Our People

Susanna Thomson

Partner, Rural

Keeping ahead of the curve allows Susanna to proactively advise her clients on a wide range of rural legislation.

Julie Walsh

Property Manager

Working within the rural investment team, Julie is a Property Manager for investment companies with strategic land and properties and has a wealth of experience in managing all types of rural properties ranging from farmland to buildings, sports clubs, and fishing lakes. She is passionate about providing a high level of service to her clients and working with them to achieve their desired outcomes.

Paul Allen

Partner, Head of Private Estates, Oxford

Paul is a trusted advisor to the private estate owners he works with.

Claire Russell

Partner, Rural

As a Registered Valuer, Claire has completed valuations for a wide variety of private sector, corporate and institutional clients.

Alastair Campbell

Partner, Rural

Working in some of the UK’s most stunning locations and with a diverse client base, Alastair has breadth of experience.

David Watson

Partner, Rural

With over three decades of hands experience in farming and estate management, David is the perfect person to consult on your farming operations.

Dani Kilsby-Steele

Partner, Rural

Dani brings energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her work within our Rural Private Estates team.

Katie Delafield

Partner, Rural

Katie showcases her expertise in strategic estate management and providing landlord and tenant advice to her diverse portfolio of clients. 

John Coates

Partner, Rural

With an active interest in his family farm, John understands the value of creative thinking, sensible advice and reliable service.

Roland Bull

Head of Rural

Roland leads Bidwells’ rural business, bringing analytical rigour, strategic clarity, and a future-focused outlook to some of the UK’s most valuable land and estate portfolios.

James Lankfer

Partner, Head of Retail and Leisure

With 30+ years’ experience, James’s knowledge of his towns and occupiers is exceptional.

Andrew Pogorzelski

Associate, Commercial Building Surveying

Clients come to Andrew, and back again, for his specialist commercial building knowledge.

Richard Walden

Associate, Capital Markets

Equipped with a methodical and analytical approach, Richard strives to secure his clients the best deals possible – often leading to repeat business.

Sarah Forfar

Senior Rural Surveyor

Sarah is based in our Inverness office and is involved in all aspects of estate management, valuation and professional work across Inverness and Aberdeenshire.