David is co-founder of the business with over 30 years’ experience in London residential and mixed-use property and its development. At its helm he steered Londonewcastle through the 2008 global financial crisis, oversaw the acquisition of all its assets from Lloyds Banking Group, and has successfully positioned the LN brand as a leading multi-disciplinary platform, establishing key partnerships in both the public and private sectors.
Facts & Figures
- 2800+
London homes delivered in next 5 years
- 335500+
Sqft of retail and cowork space
- £2.39bn
Combined GDV over 12 developments
- 11
London boroughs active or experienced in
- 17
Full-time staff driving us forward
- 36
Shows at Gallery 46 since Summer 2016
Our Business
Londonewcastle has been creating developments in the capital for the design-conscious for the past three decades. Our growth has always been driven by our ability to recognise the possibilities in every opportunity. It stems from an unshakeable commitment to our core beliefs. That we’re here to create design-led, mixed-use developments of the highest quality; that we’ll deliver a tireless level of service from origination to after care and that all our stakeholders and clients will benefit from what we do.
As the London property scene has become increasingly complex over the last decade, these beliefs have not only allowed us to embrace change but to drive it. The results: a strong platform, successful public/private sector partnerships, new and winning relationships, a track record of delivery, and beautiful buildings.
Board Directors
Co-founder of the business with over 25 years’ experience in developing mixed use residential-led properties in London. Robert leads the day-to-day operations of the company, in particular shaping its ongoing brand vision, which has turned Londonewcastle into one of the UK’s leading independent multi-use developers. Robert is also co-chairman of the Roundhouse Gala Committee and heads fundraising for one of Europe’s most famous music venues.
Chris has more than 50 years’ experience of International Corporate Finance, Real Estate, and Fund Management. Between 2010 and 2021 he chaired Places for People, a diversified property management and leisure group with gross assets of £4.9bn and over 11,600 employees. He is also chairman of Shetland Space Centre, Market Asset Management and Nova Innovations. Chris acts as a seed investor and advisor/director to a number of other businesses and acts as a consultant advisor to two UK fund management companies.
James has worked for Londonewcastle since it was founded. Today as a board director he specialises in strategic master planning and asset management of mixed-use schemes. He played an important part in the company’s successful 2011 acquisition of its assets from Lloyds Bank and has been instrumental in positioning the LN Development Management team as one of London’s most dynamic.