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Why choose Graves Jenkins?

Whether you are seeking to sell, let or acquire commercial or residential premises, require a valuation for various purposes, need advice on any landlord or tenant matter or require investment, development or building consultancy, we can assist.

Stephen Oliver
Director
Stephen has 32 years agency experience specialising in commercial property including the investment and development markets. Clients receive rounded and tailored advice to help exceed their aspirations. Stephen is married with 3 children, lives in Brighton, and is occasionally found mountain biking on the South Downs.   
T: 01293 401040 M: 07786 577323
oliver@graves-jenkins.com
Phil Graves
Director
Phil is one of the founding Directors of Graves Jenkins, alongside the late Richard Jenkins, in 1993. Approaching 40 years’ property experience specialising in commercial agency, investment and development sectors. President of BHEAA in 2010. Executive Member of BHEP. Co-founder of Construction Voice with the Chamber of Commerce. A charity fundraiser. Married with twin boys, a keen sports follower and a single figure handicap golfer.
T: 01273 701070 M: 07970 747197
graves@gravesjenkins.com
Jill Durrant
PA to David Bessant and Neil Cooper
PA
01293 401040
durrant@graves-jenkins.com
David Bessant
Director
David heads the Commercial Agency Department based in the Crawley office with a “hands on – can do” approach.  In addition to Commercial Agency Services he advises clients on a wide range of property issues including Asset Management, Investment and Development opportunities. 
T: 01293 401040 M: 07767 422530
bessant@graves-jenkins.com
Nicholas Booker
Associate Director
Nicholas is a Chartered Building Surveyor who’s broad experience of Residential and Commercial properties includes Surveys, Dilapidations, Defect Analysis, Specification Writing, Contract Administration and Party Wall. Nicholas is a Parent Governor at his children’s school and the treasurer of their PTA. He is a member of his local model railway club and regularly takes his children cycling along the Worth and Forest ways when he isn’t visiting the Bluebell Railway or his family back home in Cornwall.  
T: 01293 401040 M: 07747 218754
booker@graves-jenkins.com
Adam Nelson
Associate Director
Adam forms part of the Professional Services Team and is based in the Crawley office. He specialises in Landlord and Tenant and valuation across the south coast markets. As an RICS Registered Valuer, Adam also advises residential clients on premiums for leasehold enfranchisement and extensions under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Outside of work, he enjoys getting out with his dog, travelling when he can and keeping fit.        
T: 01293 401040 M: 07561 108597
nelson@graves-jenkins.com
Alex Roberts
Associate Director
Alex started his career in the commercial property industry in 2014, working within all sectors along the south coast.  He is based within the Crawley office to assist the Agency and Professional Services teams.  Alex is a keen sportsman and plays football, tennis and golf – albeit not consistently!
T: 01293 401040 M: 07795 212798
roberts@graves-jenkins.com
Neil Cooper
Director
Neil heads the Professional Services Team based in Crawley and his expertise covers Valuations,  Landlord and Tenant matters and Litigation/Expert Witness work.   Neil is a former Chairperson of and a current Advisor to the Crawley Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID). He has a passion for playing various sports albeit his golf could be better. He is a Brighton and Hove Albion season ticket holder.  
T: 01293 401040 M: 07798 654154
cooper@graves-jenkins.com
Toby Graves
Commercial Negotiator
T: 01273 701070 M: 07818 569243
toby@gravesjenkins.com
Thomas Neal
Associate Director
Thomas works in our Crawley office across the Professional Services and Commercial Agency teams. He has 8 years of experience as a valuer and agent in the local market. He lives in Lewes with his fiancé and enjoys running, cycling and walking on the South Downs.
T: 01293 401040 M: 07402 029513
neal@graves-jenkins.com
Hannah Cruttenden
PA / Secretary
PA/Secretary
01293 401040
cruttenden@graves-jenkins.com
Oli Graves
Senior Negotiator
Born in Brighton, Oli leads the Commercial Property Agency in our Brighton Office where landlords, buyers and prospective tenants can expect both quality service and communication. After graduating from West Palm Beach, Florida with an MBA, Oli is now a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist.
T: 01273 701070 M: 07435 099764
oli@gravesjenkins.com

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