International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Jemma McAndrew as a Director in its Recoveries and Receivership team, based at the firm’s Finsbury Circus House office in London.
Jemma joins from Cushman and Wakefield, where she was a Partner in the Receivership & Recovery Solutions team. With over 25 years of experience advising banks, lenders, and insolvency practitioners on distressed assets, NPLs, and property loan books across all property classes, she brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
Jemma will work within the established team, led by Kevin Mersh and Matthew Nagle.
Nick Harris, head of UK and Cross Border Valuation at Savills, says: “Jemma has a fantastic skillset that will enhance the scope and breadth of Savills Recoveries and Receivership team, particularly at a time when the number of distressed loans is increasing and lenders are seeking experienced professionals to navigate complex and challenging positions with a view to maximising debt recovery.”
Jemma McAndrew, adds: ”I am excited to be joining the market leading Recoveries and Receivership team at Savills. I will continue to be able to offer clients innovative solutions for recovering debt secured on property in a challenging market and will have the benefit of drawing upon the expertise that exists within Savills across all property sectors.”
With Jemma’s addition to the team, Savills now boasts 10 receivers offering UK-wide and sector-wide coverage, operating out of offices in Birmingham, Southampton, Cardiff, and London.