Birmingham

  • Richard Durkin

    Senior Director Richard has over 20 years’ experience in the property industry and brings extensive expertise across investment and capital markets, with a particular focus on property transactions and strategic advisory work. Throughout his career, Richard has advised a broad range of clients including investors, developers, lenders, insolvency practitioners and property companies, helping them navigate…

  • Ester Yambao

    Graduate Surveyor Ester joined Graham + Sibbald in June 2026 at our Birmingham Office. Ester graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Building Surveying from Sheffield Hallam University. She supports the Midlands team across a wide range of instructions including Contract Administration and Dilapidation works. She will be shadowing surveyors gaining…

  • Tim Bell

    Associate Director Tim joined Aitchison Raffety from LSH as a highly experienced commercial Valuer. He came to the business through Graham + Sibbald’s acquisition of Aitchison Raffety. He has a breadth of knowledge and experience, providing Red Book Valuations for secured lending, private clients and public institutions. He has valued large asset portfolios of up…

  • Nigel Ozier

    Director Nigel has almost 50 years experience in town and country planning including work in Central and Local Government spheres, in private practice and educational establishments. He has represented national oil companies, major house builders, local authorities, the Secretary of State and land owners on a wide spectrum of planning work. As a consultant for…

  • Matthew Taylor

    Associate Director Matthew re-joined Aitchison Raffety in September 2025 and came to the business through Graham + Sibbald’s acquisition of Aitchison Raffety. Matthew has over 20 years experience as a Town Planner, primarily spent in private consultancy. Matthew has operated across all spectrums of planning, including initial appraisals, planning application for major housing developments, planning appeals…

  • Leanne Castle

    Technical  & Operations Coordinator Leanne joined Aitchison Raffety in 2018 as an Administrator, she came to the business through Graham + Sibbald’s acquisition of Aitchison Raffety. Working within the Planning and Development team, she supported the Planners, ensuring a smooth day-to-day running of the department, during which time she has gained extensive experience. Her role…