SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) - Knight Frank has formed a dedicated Transaction Team covering capital markets in Asia, led by Neil Brookes, who is head of capital markets in Asia Pacific.

The team will specialise in major asset sales, specialist sectors and capital partnering, and will work closely with Knight Frank’s occupier services and commercial agency team, tapping their knowledge of occupier sentiment and trends, and their residential networks with access to over 5,400 ultra-high net worth individuals.

The team is drawn from an existing pool of experts within Knight Frank and will form a core part of the firm’s regional service line, enhancing its cross-border commercial transaction abilities.

The team comprises: Danny Zheng (Chinese Mainland), Daniel Ding (Singapore), Emily Relf (Asia Pacific), Jack Choi (South Korea), James Buckley (Malaysia), Paul Hart (Greater China/Hong Kong) and Tushar Rane (India).

“With travel restrictions in place, many investors are focusing on opportunities within the region. Having access to a connected group with local expertise enables us to meet each client’s unique investment needs,” comments Brookes.