Pictured: (l-r) Charles D'Auncey, Robin Johnson and Matthew Pegg

Top dealmaker Robin Johnson has joined Harris Lamb giving the Stoke Office a boost to the retail side of the property consultancy.

Robin Johnson, founding partner in 1985 of Johnson Fellows, brings a wealth of experience to the Stoke-on-Trent office having worked with clients that included T&S Stores/Supercigs Jessops, Poundland and various Co-op organisations. 

Robin is one of Birmingham's most effective dealmakers with a national pedigree. Recently working alongside clients that include national, regional and other niche retailers as well as providing strategic advice for several retail parks.

As agents the teams at Harris Lamb are award-winning leaders in commercial and industrial property deals and for the fourth year running just secured the Estates Gazette "Most active agent award" in Birmingham. "Pushing retail is the logical next step," said Andy Lamb.

Harris Lamb has an existing foothold in the retail market as property adviser to Dignity Funerals the UK's largest financial provider and deals with over 600 properties across the UK. This appointment will now strengthen the company's retail side considerably.

Head of Agency at Harris Lamb Charles D'Auncey commented: "The opportunity of working alongside Robin was an exciting and great fit for us."

Robin added: "The time has come for me to start working alongside a broader cross section of property professionals and that opportunity was obvious with Harris Lamb."

"To be able to work alongside the established teams at Harris Lamb is something I have not been able to do before and with the retail knowledge and client base within the business, I know we can add value together."