About Us
Founded in 1990 with over 185 years combined experience, our commercial property services are diverse and comprehensive. Our experienced team assist owners, occupiers, investors, and individuals throughout every stage of a property’s life cycle.
We provide expert counsel on leasing, disposal, acquisition, and development across all commercial sectors. We are proud to be Partner owned, awarding winning, and respected for our market knowledge.
Contact us for further information about how our dedicated team can provide insight to your project.
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Years
185 years of expert leasing experience.
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SQ FT
Advising landlords on over 10m sq ft of commercial space nationally.
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Fee Earners
10 fee earning agents – the largest dedicated South East Landlord advisory team.
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Winners
7x winner for best agent.
Meet the team
Chris Barrs
Partner
Chris is a Partner with 25 years’ experience. He advises global institutional, private equity and family office clients on office development and leasing, investment and strategic asset management.
Rhodri Shaw
Partner
Rhodri is a Partner with 30 years’ experience in the South East office and industrial markets. He provides expert advice to landlords and occupiers on leasing and development projects, investment and asset management.
Jeremy Metcalfe
Partner
Jeremy is a Partner with 15 years’ experience, advising institutional, private equity and Propco clients on investment, development, leasing and strategic asset management across the UK.
Nick Hardie
Partner
Nick is a Partner specialising in the industrial and logistics sector, with over 15 years’ experience advising landlords, developers, and occupiers across the full lifecycle of industrial and logistics property. He also serves on the National Committee for the Industrial Agents Society (IAS).
Will Merrett-Clarke
Partner
Will is a Partner with 14 years’ experience in the Industrial and Logistics sector, advising institutional and private clients on development site acquisitions & disposals, as well as warehouse leasing across the South East.
Alice Hilliard
Partner
Alice specialises in office agency, advising landlords across a broad range of leasing instructions. She provides strategic, market-led insight and advice to help clients maximise value. She is known for her proactive approach and ability to build lasting client relationships.
Elizabeth Gray
Associate
Ellie has 5 years’ of commercial property experience and works in the office and industrial teams. She specialises in Landlord and occupier leasing, and asset management initiatives, whilst supporting the team with key investment and development projects.
Freddie Chandler
Surveyor
Freddie joined Hollis Hockley as a surveyor in 2023 and is currently studying toward her professional qualifications. She supports the industrial and office teams, specialising in landlord disposals and leasing across the South East.
Stephanie Metcalfe
Associate
Steph is primarily involved ensuring compliance with UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and occupier research. She also supports the running of the business, property transactions, events and business administration.
Claire Huckson
Financial Controller
Claire is a Financial Controller with over 16 years’ direct experience in the commercial property sector. She works closely with the Partners on accounting and compliance, and provides insight, management, and support for the operations of the business.
Neil Hockley
Consultant
Neil has over 35 years’ experience, specialising in general agency disposals, investment sales/acquisitions, residential and commercial land disposals and general Landlord and Tenant/management advice.
Richard Gaherty
Lease Advisory
Richard advises property owners and occupiers on rent reviews, lease renewals, and asset management opportunities. With over 25 years of experience, he provides clear guidance on rental expectations and strategic approaches to achieve each client’s goals.