Justin brings over 15 years of experience in the real estate and financial sectors.

He has held senior positions within the specialist lending market, most notably as director of bridging finance and later director of structured finance at LendInvest.

Most recently, he played a key role in Allica Bank’s integration of Tuscan Capital and the launch of Allica’s bridging finance product.

Hiten Ganatra, managing director at Mortimer Street Capital, commented: “Bringing Justin into the business is a major milestone for Mortimer Street Capital.

“His track record speaks for itself — he’s respected across the industry for his depth of knowledge, commercial acumen, and ability to get complex deals done.

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“As the business continues to grow, Justin’s expertise will be instrumental in helping us scale and service a broader range of clients across the specialist real estate lending landscape.

“I’m excited about what we’ll achieve together.”

Commenting on his appointment, Justin said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Mortimer Street Capital at such an exciting time in its growth.

“I’ve known Hiten for several years, and we share a vision for building a business that combines deep market knowledge with sharp execution.

“There’s a real opportunity to bring something different to the table, particularly as we expand into more complex debt and structured transactions.

“I’m looking forward to working with our clients and partners to deliver intelligent, tailored funding solutions that genuinely add value.”