London, UK — February 2026
Hamilton Bradshaw has expanded its Real Estate Lending platform with the appointment of Oliver Adler as Originations Manager and Oliver Birt as Analyst, further strengthening the firm’s ability to support brokers and their clients with bespoke real estate finance solutions across the UK and Europe.
The appointments follow the recent closing of several transactions and support the continued evolution of Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate Lending, which provides £2m–£10m bridging and structured finance secured against prime residential and commercial assets, including complex and cross-jurisdictional transactions.
Strengthening Origination and Credit Capability
Oliver Adler, appointed Originations Manager, brings a strong technical and credit-led background to the sourcing and structuring of new lending opportunities. An ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Oliver trained at BDO within the Financial Services Audit practice before moving into private credit, where he previously serves as an Underwriting Analyst at a specialist bridging and development finance lender.
Oliver has experience assessing real estate-backed transactions, including deal underwriting, structuring loan terms, credit committee presentation, and risk analysis.
Joining him, Oliver Birt has been appointed Analyst, bringing hands-on experience in real estate analysis, execution support, and portfolio oversight. Oliver joins from Aquae Sulis Investments, where he supported the analysis and delivery of transactions across residential real estate and real estate lending strategies.
Responding to Broker and Borrower Demand
Commenting on the appointments, Alastair Carmichael, Head of Real Estate Lending at Hamilton Bradshaw, said:
“We continue to see strong demand from brokers for capital that is both flexible, fully committed and reliable — particularly where speed, complexity, or jurisdictional considerations limit access to traditional bank finance.
The combination of Oliver Adler’s credit-led origination experience and Oliver Birt’s analytical and execution capability strengthens our ability to work closely with intermediaries while maintaining disciplined underwriting as the platform scales.”
Scaling a Proven Lending Capability
Hamilton Bradshaw has a track record of supporting property owners and developers through broker-led, solutions-driven lending, particularly in situations requiring speed, structuring expertise, and cross-border execution. Recent activity has included a number of broker-led transactions where Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate Lending has provided fast, low-leverage bridge and refinance solutions against prime UK and European residential assets, often stepping in where traditional lenders could not move quickly or with certainty.
James Caan CBE, Founder and CEO of Hamilton Bradshaw, added:
“We have always worked closely with brokers to provide intelligent, solutions-driven capital for their clients. As demand has increased — and as our experience in cross-jurisdictional lending has deepened — it became clear that now was the right time to further invest in the Real Estate Lending platform.
With Alastair leading the strategy, and with the addition of Oliver Adler and Oliver Birt, we are well positioned to scale this business while continuing to support brokers with certainty of execution, speed of decision-making, and a pragmatic, partnership-led approach.”
Where We Lend
Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate Lending operates across key European and UK markets, working in partnership with brokers to support experienced sponsors and time-sensitive transactions:
- France – Residential bridging loans
- Southern Europe – Opportunities across Spain, Portugal, and Italy, including prime residential and special situations
- United Kingdom –
- High-value residential bridging loans
- Commercial real estate bridging finance
This geographic and asset-class flexibility allows the platform to support broker-led transactions where traditional lenders may be constrained by jurisdiction, timing, or structure.
About Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate Lending
Hamilton Bradshaw Real Estate Lending provides £2-10m short-term bridging and structured finance secured against prime residential and commercial assets across the UK and Europe. The platform works closely with professional intermediaries, offering bespoke, relationship-driven solutions for refinancing, acquisitions, refurbishment, and special situations.
Alastair Carmichael
Head of Real Estate Lending
