Fiona Brownfoot
MRICS

Present position: Partner

1996 to Date
Hicks Baker
Partner and Head of Retail and Leisure, dealing with the disposal of retail and leisure property principally in Reading and the acquisition of retail property nationwide for a variety of retained clients.

1995-1996
Land Buyer for Cala Homes Dealing with the acquisition of residential sites in the South East.

1990-1995
Berkshire County Council
Estates and Valuations Department, dealing with a variety of matters including the disposal of development sites, acquisition of new facilities for Social Services and Education, compulsory purchase, landlord and tenant.

Bang & Olufsen

Providing advice on the acquisition of retail units nationwide to all franchisees, including search and selection, guidance on offers, overseeing the legal process and liaising with the fit out team. Units acquired recently include St Albans, Newbury, Colchester, Loughton, Chobham, Windsor, Southampton, Salisbury and Birmingham.

Expert Witness

Acting for Jennings Racing on their betting licence application to the magistrates court. The application was contested by William Hill however the application was granted.

Acting for First Leisure on their liquor licence application in respect of a proposed 25,000 sq ft night club and bar for Reading town centre. The application is due to be heard this summer.

Forbury Square

Providing advice and marketing on an exciting new restaurant and retail concept for Reading which will result in four or five new restaurants and two or three new retailers being incorporated within Readings newest and most prestigious office development.

Friars Walk

Providing advice and marketing on Reading's latest leisure destination. The scheme is likely to include a night club, bar, restaurant, bowling alley and casino.