Industries & Sectors
Life Sciences
Fuelling discovery with real estate insight.
The UK life sciences sector is a hub of global biotech innovation, from the Golden Triangle to growing clusters in Manchester and Edinburgh. Finding the right real estate here requires more than just location scouting. It needs technical knowledge of industry requirements, an understanding of the innovation landscape, and access to specialised capital. We create real estate strategies that speed up research and help life sciences companies grow.
Our teams blend deep sector expertise with detailed market knowledge of UK life sciences hubs. Whether you're a biotech startup, an investor, or a developer, we offer the insights and execution to help you succeed in this dynamic market.
Ready to advance your life science strategy? Contact us today.
DELIVERING RESULTS
What Sets Us Apart
End-to-end expertise
We guide clients through the entire life sciences real estate lifecycle. From site identification and lab conversions to regulatory management and exit strategies, our comprehensive approach ensures your real estate decisions support your goals in the market.
Science-led, market-smart
Our advisors have hands-on pharma, biotech, and healthcare experience. We understand the technical details of BSL-2 labs, cell therapy facilities, and GMP manufacturing. This expertise allows us to find unique opportunities and create tailored solutions for the local market.
Data-driven strategy
Our proprietary analytics cover labour markets, construction costs, and tenant demand across UK life sciences clusters. This data speeds up decision-making, reduces risk, and helps clients capitalise on market trends, from site selection to portfolio optimisation.
Talent-focused location strategy
Success in life sciences depends on specialised talent. We help you find locations that attract and retain top researchers and staff. Our analysis considers transport, amenities, and housing to place you within thriving talent ecosystems.
Future-ready facilities
Whether building new labs or converting offices, we create flexible, compliant spaces. Our teams understand the technical needs of modern life sciences facilities, delivering environments that support your current operations and future growth.
Connected across markets
Our network spans UK life sciences hubs, global capital, and research institutions. This connectivity allows us to match investors with opportunities and occupiers with ideal locations, helping you scale strategically and unlock value.
Services
Investor Services
Capital Markets
We connect investors with high-quality life sciences assets across the UK. Our team provides transaction execution, portfolio strategy, and market intelligence to identify emerging opportunities. We structure deals that align with your investment goals and risk profiles.
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Agency Leasing
We position life sciences properties to attract and retain quality tenants. Understanding the technical demands of biotech and pharma occupiers, we optimise lease terms and tenant mix. Our marketing strategies highlight technical capabilities to drive occupancy and rental growth.
Asset Services
We offer specialised asset and property management for life sciences facilities. Our teams manage the operational complexities of lab environments, including maintenance and compliance. This ensures properties operate efficiently, meet regulatory standards, and deliver consistent returns.
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Valuation & Advisory
Our professionals provide independent valuations, market analysis, and strategic advice for life sciences real estate. We assess risk, analyse transactions, and evaluate development feasibility to support your acquisition, portfolio review, and financing needs across the UK.
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Project & Development Services
We manage the development and fit-out of life sciences facilities from concept to completion. Our team coordinates specialists to deliver compliant labs on time and within budget, understanding the technical needs of BSL labs, clean rooms, and GMP facilities.
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Energy & Sustainability Services
Life sciences facilities are energy-intensive. Our team helps reduce costs and carbon footprint through energy audits, system optimisation, and renewables. We balance sustainability with the 24/7 operational demands of research and manufacturing environments.
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Occupier Services
Tenant Representation
We represent UK biotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, and research institutions in their search for lab and office space. Our team understands the technical specifications, infrastructure requirements, and location criteria that drive your decisions. We negotiate favourable lease terms and ensure facilities support your operational objectives and growth.
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Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory
Efficient supply chains are critical for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Our team optimises distribution networks, selects warehouse locations, and structures logistics operations to meet regulatory needs, minimise costs, and support market access across the UK and Europe.
Location & Labour Analytics
Our team analyses talent availability, labour costs, and competitive dynamics across UK life sciences clusters. This data-driven intelligence supports site selection, expansion planning, and workforce strategy, ensuring you can attract the specialised talent that drives research success.
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Project & Development Services
We manage the design, construction, and commissioning of lab fit-outs, expansions, and relocations. Our team coordinates consultants, manages regulatory approvals, and delivers projects on schedule, structuring timelines to minimise disruption to your ongoing research programmes.
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Facility Services
Our team delivers comprehensive facilities management for life sciences occupiers, including maintenance of specialised lab systems, compliance monitoring, and vendor coordination. We ensure your facilities operate reliably, meet regulatory standards, and support R&D operations.
Corporate Sustainability Services
We help life sciences organisations integrate sustainability into their real estate strategies. Our team provides carbon footprint analysis, green building certification support, and sustainable workplace strategies that align with your corporate ESG commitments and technical requirements.
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Specialisation
Industry Expertise
Biotechnology
The UK biotech sector needs real estate that supports rapid growth and capital efficiency. We guide companies from startup incubators to manufacturing sites, understanding uncertain growth, specialised infrastructure, and the need for flexible leases that accommodate funding cycles.
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical companies need real estate strategies that support R&D, clinical operations, and manufacturing. We advise on portfolio optimisation, site selection, and facility expansions, understanding the regulatory requirements and infrastructure demands of the industry.
Healthcare & Medical Devices
The convergence of healthcare and technology creates unique real estate needs. We help med device and digital health companies find facilities that support product development and commercial operations, understanding the technical specifications and location criteria that drive success.
Research Institutions
Universities and research institutions require specialised facilities that support cutting-edge science while managing costs. We advise on lab planning, research park development, and commercial partnerships, understanding the unique funding and governance structures involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They support clients in identifying spaces ranging from early-stage incubators to bespoke built facilities. The choice depends on research focus, compliance requirements, and the stage of growth.
The team advises on design standards, biosafety and cleanroom protocols, HVAC requirements, and validation processes to ensure the space is fit for purpose.
The ‘Golden Triangle’ of Cambridge, Oxford and London, remains a global leader, but emerging clusters such as Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Stevenage are increasingly attractive due to access to talent, research institutions, and cost advantages.
Growth is underpinned by sustained public funding, academic collaboration, strong private capital interest, and a resilient innovation pipeline.
The timeline varies based on size, type of science, and specific infrastructure/regulatory needs. Occupiers are encouraged to get in touch to formulate a tailored program.
Since R&D buildings consume high energy, they focus on energy-efficient systems, waste management, and embodied carbon strategies to deliver environmental performance without losing functionality.
As core locations become constrained, secondary markets offer cost efficiency, skilled labor, and ecosystem support.
