Our People

Paul Allen

Partner, Head of Private Estates, Oxford

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

Sam Potts

Partner, Commercial Building Surveying

Sam is an award-winning building surveyor, creating leading-edge workspaces for science, research and technology businesses.

Rosanna MacKessack-Leitch

Associate, Rural Estates Management & Professional

Rosanna believes that building a trusted working partnership with clients is vital for success.

Rob Hopwood

Partner, Planning

Rob’s infectious energy has driven two decades of planning success for promoters, developers and landowners across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc.

Simon Elliott

Associate, Economics and Social Value

As an experienced socioeconomist, Simon helps to uplift development values by assessing their contribution to the local society.

Sam Walden

Partner, Project Management

Working to a tight programme with technical complexities doesn’t faze Sam - he always goes above and beyond for his clients to ensure the success of their projects.

Lisa Bulmer

Associate, Natural Capital

Outgoing and goal orientated, Lisa thrives on bringing about impactful change through natural capital and sustainable investment work.

Will Jones

Partner, Head of Norwich Commercial

Renowned for his extensive local knowledge and the relationships he forms with his clients, Will is a commercial agent who consistently excels.

Neil Perrins

Partner, Rural

Specialising in estate management and delivering professional services for corporate and institutional clients, Neil will draw on his wide range of experience to help you.

Daniele Haynes

Associate, Heritage & Conservation

A heritage consultant with a passion for setting.

Mike Derbyshire

Partner, Head of Planning

Mike leads Bidwells’ planning practice. He is a passionate and vastly experienced advocate for thoughtful, well-designed development and a thought leader on the future of planning in England.