Our People

David Watson

Partner, Rural

With over three decades of hands experience in farming and estate management, David is the perfect person to consult on your farming operations.

James Lankfer

Partner, Head of Retail and Leisure

With 30+ years’ experience, James’s knowledge of his towns and occupiers is exceptional.

Dani Kilsby-Steele

Partner, Rural

Dani brings energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her work within our Rural Private Estates team.

Sarah Forfar

Senior Rural Surveyor

Sarah is based in our Inverness office and is involved in all aspects of estate management, valuation and professional work across Inverness and Aberdeenshire.

Tom Brierley

Rural Surveyor

Tom is a graduate surveyor within Bidwells' rural department.

John Coates

Partner, Rural

With an active interest in his family farm, John understands the value of creative thinking, sensible advice and reliable service.

Olivia Davies

Associate, Head of Property Management

Olivia is the driving force behind our Property Management team, which spans both Cambridge and Norwich.

Roland Bull

Head of Rural

Roland leads Bidwells’ rural business, bringing analytical rigour, strategic clarity, and a future-focused outlook to some of the UK’s most valuable land and estate portfolios.

Kerr Lawton

Rural Surveyor

Kerr works within the estate management and professional team on a range of projects.

Iona Jardine

Rural Surveyor

Iona works within the private estates team in Cambridge.

Laura Gould

Rural Surveyor

Based in our Oxford office, Laura works on a variety of professional work including valuations, market appraisals, planning advice, and access and ownership advice.

Doug Shulman

Farm Administrator

Doug works within Bidwells' agriculture and environment team, providing a farm management and/or consultancy service to clients whilst also offering strategic advice to the farming sector.