The business will now operate as part of the EMEA platform of CBRE Global Investors.

This move is seen as an important step in CBRE Global Investors’ strategy, which aims to offer clients an expanded array of real assets investment solutions.

Laxfield’s executive team consists of managing director Emma Huepfl, head of investments Alexandra Lanni and fund manager for debt investments Chris McMain.

Adam Slater, founder of Laxfield Capital, will continue to chair the business in a consultancy role, while Marco Rampin — who joined the EMEA business from CBRE Capital Advisors — will also become part of the team and focus on the continental European debt business.

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“With the acquisition of Laxfield Capital, we add in-depth knowledge of the commercial real estate debt business, an experienced team of professionals with a longstanding, excellent reputation and strong market profile,” said Sophie van Oosterom, CEO and CIO at CBRE Global Investors EMEA (pictured above).

Laxfield’s leadership team jointly stated: “CBRE Global Investors is an excellent platform from which to serve our clients, accelerate growth and broaden our products into continental Europe.

“This felt like the right time for us to partner with the world’s leading commercial real estate services organisation.

“We are excited to step into our new roles within CBRE’s Global Investors’ debt investments business.”