Industry elite assemble at B&C lunch

Yesterday, B&C and Brightstone Law co-hosted the industry's exclusive fifth Christmas Director's Lunch.

A total of 33 guests attended the three course banquet held at the opulent venue, Home House in central London.

Speeches were heard from the hosts alongside a set of 10 satirical awards from B&C. These included titles such as: the award for throwing toys out of their pram, the James Bond award- for best dressed and the Scrooge award.

Mo Mulki, host of the event and CEO of Medianett said: “The ongoing success of this event proves the fact that our flagship title, Bridging and Commercial, is to the industry what Vogue is to fashion. The lunch celebrates the elite with the entertaining, the only event to honour the market’s achievements so aptly.”   

Co-host and previous AOBP Chair Jonathan Newman said: “I am so pleased that the MediaNett/ Brightstone Law Christmas directors’ lunch has become part of the short term lender calendar. As previously, the format was tried and trusted; great people, fine wine and good food. What a great way to kick off the season's festivities.

I am always genuinely amazed by the attendance. Year on Year, these guests, the leading players in the bridging community, all responsible for significant businesses, take time out to join us, travelling not just from London, but from far and wide. The feedback has been superb, and I am now looking forward to doing it all again this time next year.”

Rob Jupp, winner of the B&C Personality of the Year award and the award for throwing toys out of their pram, made a speech at the event praising the industry on its success and mentioned his new role as Chair in the AOBP. 

While commenting on the dinner, he said: " A very good event, it definitely marks the start of the festive period."

Speeches reflected on the Bridging and Commercial industry's year of events and shared insider anecdotes.  It boasted attendees such as: Jonathan Samuels of Dragonfly Property Finance, Andrew Bloom of the Masthaven Group and Stephen Johnson of Shawbrook Bank.

The Director's lunch has been held for five years and last year hosted 60 guests from the pinnacle of the bridging and commercial industry.