James Lawson

James Lawson is a seasoned professional in the UK property sector, currently serving as Senior Director at CBRE UK since August 2015, specializing in bespoke brokerage advice for the acquisition and disposal of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) assets. With previous experience as Director at CBRE UK, Lawson also offers development funding advice and supports investors in Forward Funding initiatives. Prior to CBRE, Lawson was an Associate Director at Lawson & Partners and worked as a Chartered Surveyor at Allsop LLP, where contributions included assisting in property transactions exceeding £78 million. Lawson holds an MSc in Real Estate Management and a BA (Hons) in History & Politics from Oxford Brookes University, alongside earlier work experience in reputable firms throughout the industry.