Newmark adds pair of senior hires to UK leisure team
Newmark has appointed Carys Chandler and Leo Llewellyn as partner and associate, respectively, within its UK leisure team.
The both join from Avison Young and will be based at the firm’s Cardiff office.
Chandler brings experience in valuing a broad range of assets including holiday parks and residential caravan parks across the UK. She is also regarded for her work on large-scale portfolio valuations and individual asset appraisals for loan security, taxation, and internal purposes.
Llewellyn specialises in valuation and agency services across a diverse leisure portfolio, including licensed leisure, hotels, caravan parks, historic venues, visitor attractions, and sports stadiums. His track record includes high-profile leisure disposals in Wales, off-market pub sales, and valuations of international holiday properties.
Dan Anning, co-head of Newmark’s UK leisure team, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Carys and Leo to the team. Their combined expertise and deep market knowledge will be instrumental as we continue to expand our leisure offer across the UK. Their appointments will significantly enhance our reach, reflecting the strong growth momentum of Newmark’s national leisure service line.”
Carys Chandler added: “I’m excited to join Newmark at such a pivotal moment. The firm’s platform and collaborative culture provide a fantastic opportunity to grow our presence and deliver exceptional value to clients.”
Leo Llewellyn said: “Joining Newmark’s leisure team is a great step. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and continuing to work on some of the most interesting and diverse leisure assets in the market.”