Testimonials

  Nick helped us to undertake a very successful review of our London real estate portfolio and as a direct result of Nick's involvement, we were able to negotiate very significant discounts with our landlord. Nick's professionalism and client centric approach made all of the difference and I would highly recommend his services to you when navigating the opaque quagmire that is real estate negotiation.

  Nick is the master at thoroughly evaluating a client’s requirements, objectively questioning their needs, introducing real life/market perspective and then providing clear and succinct advice. His occupier focus, with an almost unique conflict free position combined with a genuine cross section of career experience, stands him out from both the larger corporate advisers and other smaller specialists.

  Nick recently advised us (we are a specialist planning law firm) on taking a 10 year lease of 5,000 sq ft at Ten Throgmorton Avenue, EC2. Nick was an absolute pleasure throughout, and we had the benefit of his wise counsel, commercial nous and great sense of humor. From a tenant perspective, we couldn't recommend him more highly.

  We were in an awkward position when we met Nick, particularly from a negotiating standpoint. He found us a good buyer in a tough market and put together a deal whereby everyone came out a winner. I’m most grateful for his assistance.

  Nick was a tremendous help finding and securing our new office space. We went through a long screening process and viewed many properties before settling on the one. Nick helped throughout the process, adapting quickly to changes in scope and budget and using his in-depth knowledge of the London market to make sure we got the best deal. I would not hesitate to use him again.

  Nick's flexible, approachable style and years of experience in his sector gave a great deal of confidence that we were getting the best deal available. Moving offices is a once in ten years project for us whereas Nick has been continually guiding clients through this process for as many years. Nick's pragmatism and knowledge were an essential part of ensuring everything happened smoothly and on budget.

  Having met with several potential advisers, the team at McCalmont-Woods impressed us with the way they focused on our needs and brief, finding the property to fit as opposed to starting with available properties and trying to shoehorn the brief to match. We had some tough ‘asks’ and we certainly put Nick’s extensive experience and market knowledge to the test. The Specialist Media team were very pleased with the move to Leman Street and we had no hesitation in appointing McCalmont-Woods to help find our second property in Midtown; a second successful project despite the incredibly tight deadlines. Knowledgeable, jargon-free, helpful and focused, I look forward to working with McCalmont-Woods on future projects.

  Nick did a great job of finding a new London office space for Hartree. We appointed him after a previous property deal fell through at a late stage, leaving us with a relatively tight timeline to find new office space. Nick worked hard and found us a great space before it got advertised on the open market. He is a good communicator and we felt very well informed throughout the whole process; we would not hesitate to use him again.

  We’ve had incredible service from McCalmont-Woods – a really first-rate company who cut through the usual corporate bureaucracy. Nick gets IBT Media, he knows we’re hungry, ambitious and he was able to deliver a solution that really fits our needs. Because he’s an occupier specialist with great industry contacts he’s been able to negotiate with some of the biggest landlords and property firms. With McCalmont-Woods we know they’re going to get us the best deal.

  Nick did a fantastic job of finding Tata a great property in central London. We had tight budgets and tight timelines and Nick over delivered in spite of our constraints. He was professional and responsive at all times and a real pleasure to work with.

  Nick and I go back a long way and have worked together on many occasions. He has an impeccably detailed and thorough approach to his tenant rep work which in my experience is above and beyond most others in this field. I've worked alongside him as partner (at GVA) and retained him when I was client-side. He's also a nice chap which helps...

  Nick has been superb every step of the way. Working in a service industry myself, I know the value that can be added by taking the correct advice. Nick made us look at things in a different way than we would have done on our own. As a result, we have the best outcome we could have hoped for.

Nick represented us when disposing of a UK lease. From initial contact through viewings, negotiation and deal closing he has been solid as a rock.

  We appointed Nick to represent IBT in the market to find a new office as we had outgrown our previous offices. We had a number of complex requirements which we briefed Nick on. I was very pleased with the way Nick handled the project right from the start. His personal contacts with some of the biggest landlords and commercial property agents in London were second to none and helped us to obtain our new offices with capacity for over 80 staff at the Citibank building in Canary Wharf. Nick was also able to help us with various issues such as the fit out, dilapidations/exit strategy and overall cash flow management. I would definitely recommend Nick to anyone looking for commercial property advice and acquisition.

  Nick represented us several years ago and again for a recent rent review for our central London offices. He was very knowledgable, analyzed our situation and took time to educate us as well. As a result we were in a very informed position when the landlord attempted to stall negtiations. Nicks views and his advice were ultimately spot on. More importantly, I think we reached a fair resolution for all parties as we have another rent review coming up with the same landlord. I would highly recommend Nick.

  Nick was recommended by a colleague and delivered a superb service resulting in a cost effective and stress free move to new premises. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nick to anyone requiring advice on lease renewal or a search for new offices.

  Nick worked on extremely tight deadlines and kept the project on course. Without his effort & drive, we would have lost the opportunity to move to the ideal premises. I recommend him highly, even if he is a Liverpool fan!

Nick McCalmont Woods contacted me initially to assist him with work he was doing for another client. As a result of our initial conversation, Nick became involved in assisting Tata Communications to find new offices in London. The brief was simple, to find us as much space as possible in the best possible location for the least cost possible!

I had the pleasure of working with Nick recently on the acquisition of approximately 14,500 sq ft in our London Headquarters. Nick was instrumental in helping us to complete the contract quickly and in securing the best deal possible. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nick and would be happy to work with him again

  It is incredibly important for any business to be able to trust its consultants. Nick McCalmont-Woods has always delivered a level of service and bespoke expertise that is difficult to find elsewhere.

  Nick recently provided smooth delivery of agency negotiation and advice on a significant office occupancy deal in the City (April 2010), for a mutual client. His experience and contacts ensured that there was a minimum of turbulence as the transaction progressed to successful completion. Will be recommending Nick's services to other London based client requirements in future.

  McCalmont-Woods provides continuity of service and is expert in a wide range of disciplines. Nick originally acquired our space and then personally advised on our rent review and achieved an excellent result for us. He has become a trusted adviser.

Nick carried out a rent review on our behalf. Throughout, his advice was clear and valuable, resulting in a very positive outcome for the firm.

Nick is a professional who sets himself apart by being clearly focused on understanding his client's ultimate requirements and then securing them. I have always found his approach refreshing and I have no hesitation in recommending him.

  He acts in an utterly professional and conscientious way and has a unique ability to understand his clients requirements from day one, without being overawed by the task at hand.

  His approach has always been one of “client first”. Taking the time to ensure he understands what’s required, ensuring we understand the options and being relentless in looking after our interests.

  Nick has a rare ability to understand clients’ requirements quickly and to find appropriate solutions. I would be happy to recommend Nick to anyone seeking expert, impartial and personalised assistance with their commercial accommodation needs.

  He did an excellent job in getting us very good deal from the landlords, which lowered our average rent significantly and provided some security on the service charges. He deserves a great deal of credit for the result.

  The process was extensive and well co-ordinated. Important for SunGard was that Nick McCalmont-Woods demonstrated a strong understanding of the central London property market that matched our requirements for lease flexibility with our specific financial needs (to include implications of US GAAP and internal lease levelling issues). This ensured that proposals submitted to SunGard were able to be swiftly assessed in terms of financial suitability.

  Nick McCalmont-Woods has worked with Cazenove (now JP Morgan Cazenove) for 16 years or more. Those responsible for property matters (which includes myself since 2001) have always found him to be pro-active, helpful, knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. He gives good advice and understands our needs. We would not consider making any property related decision without first talking it through with Nick; he has been at the core of our property strategy for a long time.

  I think it is fair to say that our property interests are complicated and varied at the best of times, and they are essential to the smooth running of our business. You have been at the very heart of our strategy, and have always given prompt, sound advice, responded quickly to our many and varied demands, and have been a pleasure to work with.