Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has appointed Neil Morgan as Director in the Operational Real Estate Valuations team to support growth in hospitality and leisure nationwide. 

Neil joins LSH from a national specialist advisory company, where he spent over three decades as a leading adviser in the pubs and restaurants sector. He brings a wealth of experience in market analysis, transactional activity and strategic advisory, having orchestrated some of the UK’s most high-profile merger and acquisition transactions and portfolio disposals. Neil’s expertise spans deal structuring, corporate buyer behaviour and sector recovery, with a proven track record advising private equity, institutional investors, operators on acquisitions, exits and estate strategy.

At LSH Neil will provide specialist consultancy advice to clients across the hospitality, pub and leisure markets. Based in London and working alongside LSH’s established hospitality and leisure valuation team, Neil will play a key role in business development, client relationship management and thought leadership, helping to drive growth and innovation within the team.

Neil Morgan said:

“I am excited to join LSH at a time of renewed optimism and opportunity in the hospitality sector. LSH is different: with national reach, unrivalled sector expertise and exceptional commitment to client service, the firm has unique strength and energy. As such, LSH is positioned strongly for further growth. I look forward to working with the team to deliver market-leading advice and to support our clients as they navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.”

Ken Hogg, Director and Head of Operational Real Estate Valuation, said:

“We are thrilled to welcome Neil to the team. His deep sector knowledge and extensive network will be invaluable as we continue to expand our hospitality and leisure offering. Neil’s appointment underlines our commitment to providing clients with the highest calibre of advice and insight, and to hiring and nurturing the best people.”