Global investment manager providing capital across real assets

BlackRock

BlackRock is a global investment manager providing capital, advisory and risk management solutions across public and private markets. Working with institutional investors, developers and operators, BlackRock deploys capital into real estate and infrastructure to support large-scale, long-term projects.

With a global platform and deep market insight, BlackRock helps clients access funding, structure investments and navigate changing market conditions, with a focus on delivering sustainable, risk-adjusted returns across the full investment lifecycle.

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What we do

Disciplines

Investment
Capital advisory
Asset management

Project Type

Residential
Commercial
Mixed-use
Infrastructure

Typical Project Size

£50m+

Geographic Focus

UK
Europe
Global

Stage of Involvement

Funding
Acquisition
Asset management
Exit

Open to connecting with

Developers
Investors
Operators
Funds

What we deliver

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Access to global institutional capital across real estate and infrastructure, supporting large-scale investments and complex funding structures. BlackRock combines disciplined investment processes with advanced risk management and data-led insight to inform decision-making and protect capital. Through its scale, expertise and global reach, BlackRock delivers long-term value creation across real assets, aligned with client objectives and market conditions.

How we like to work

BlackRock partners with clients to deploy capital at scale, combining global market insight with data-driven investment strategies. Working closely with developers, operators and investors, they structure and execute investments that align with long-term objectives while carefully managing risk. Their approach is collaborative, analytical and focused on delivering consistent performance across changing market conditions.

KEY CONTACTS

John Benham

Managing Director, Head of European Core & Core+ Real Estate

Leads BlackRock’s European Core and Core+ real estate strategies, overseeing a £4bn+ commercial property portfolio. Responsible for investment strategy, acquisitions and disposals, asset management and development initiatives, as well as client relationships and fundraising across the platform.

Sara Deakin

Head of UK Investment Management, Core & Core+ Real Estate

Leads the UK investment management team for Core and Core+ real estate, overseeing a £4bn+ portfolio. Responsible for acquisitions, disposals and asset management strategy, as well as the implementation of ESG initiatives across UK real estate investments.

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Gavin Lewis

Managing Director

Leads strategic growth and operational transformation initiatives, with a focus on scaling investment platforms and delivering new business lines. Works across product, technology and operations to enhance performance, drive revenue and support long-term business growth.