JOINT PRESS STATEMENT
January 25, 2012


JAMES CAAN’S PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM PARTNERS WITH GARRINGTON, TO LAUNCH
NEW PROPERTY JOINT VENTURE


Leading UK entrepreneur James Caan has agreed terms through his property venture capital firm Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate (HBRE) for a joint venture with property experts Garrington. The two firms are set to launch a new Private Office real estate company to serve the needs of high net worth individuals, with a particular focus on an international clientele.

The new company will formally launch in Mayfair in early Spring 2012, and will offer a bespoke solution for the complex property needs of discerning clients in the upper quartile of the market. Mr. Caan commented that “Hamilton Bradshaw enjoys a respected position in the private equity and investment management sector. By partnering with Garrington, we can leverage our collective expertise and networks to create a best-in-class, independent investment advisory service for HNWIs looking to invest in UK real estate.”

Garrington’s Managing Director Jonathan Hopper believes that “the architecture of the new venture will be pioneering for the UK market and has been built in response to both domestic client needs and the rising interest in the UK from overseas investors.”

Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate, led by Caan’s partner and co-investor Faisal Butt, is a subsidiary of Hamilton Bradshaw. Butt commented “HB Real Estate actively invests in high calibre real estate entrepreneurs and management teams to create new property ventures in niche sectors. The HB Garrington Private Office, in particular, is an exciting venture for us.”

Mr Caan further commented that “work is now well underway in preparing for our formal launch, but we remain active in our search for the very best and experienced individuals to join us, including someone to lead the HB Garrington Private Office as an equity partner. Industry leaders in this space are encouraged to come forward and speak to us directly about this exciting opportunity.”

For more information regarding opportunities or developments regarding this story please visit:

www.hamiltonbradshaw.com or www.garrington.co.uk

Note to Editors:

James Caan is founder and CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw (HB) and has been building and selling businesses for 30 years, including the global brands Alexander Mann Group and Humana International. Hamilton Bradshaw now boasts over 30 companies within its portfolio and is ranked in the ‘Top 30 Fastest Growing Recruitment Companies in the World.’ His property business, HB Real Estate, in partnership with fellow entrepreneur Faisal Butt, specialises in identifying and investing in best-in-class real estate entrepreneurs to create new property services ventures. Caan and Butt are also partners in 90 North Real Estate Partners, an independent investment advisory firm, specializing in Sharia’s compliant real estate investments, and focused on protecting and enhancing clients’ wealth.

Garrington is a leading independent UK property search and acquisition organisation, specialising in the prime sector of the residential market.

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