HLL forms part of the Hawk Group, a Jersey-based high-net-worth family office providing a range of debt and debt-equity solutions and advisory services, investment solutions and property development services.

The company was founded by Robert Morton, chairman at Hawk Group, and predominantly funded by the Morton family.

Under the terms of the JV agreement, the new Hawk businesses will be equally owned by Sancus Group and Hawk Group.

Rory Mepham, CEO at Sancus, and Robert will be appointed to the board of the JV.

The new Hawk business, which will focus on development and bridge finance, represents a union of expertise, capital, and lending market experience.  It is expected to provide access to a wider pool of potential co-funders and wholesale finance opportunities.

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Funding for the JV’s lending operations will be provided through a combination of funding sources including a £30m facility provided by the Morton Family, the respective existing co-funder networks, existing and new loan notes, and other institutional sources of funding, including the Sancus Group's £125m facility with Pollen Street Capital. 

Rory commented: "This JV with Hawk gives Sancus the opportunity to partner with a highly respected local family office.

“We are bringing together the best of our respective businesses and are confident that this will enable the diversification of our funding sources, and variety of products offered to clients to further grow our assets under management.

Robert added: "This strategic partnership signifies an important step towards realising our vision for a more dynamic and robust lending landscape in Jersey.

“The joint venture strategically aligns the collective strengths of Sancus and Hawk to capitalise on existing market opportunities and allows for the identification and maximisation of untapped potential, positioning Jersey at the forefront of debt solutions."