About Distrkt ↓

What we do

Unified through our values and entrepreneurial spirit, we act not merely as consultants, but as an extension of our clients’ businesses. We understand our client needs; in many cases we have been there ourselves. We support with projects strategically and from start to finish, and every step in between.

We are Distrkt

We get people. We get brands. We get business. We get property. We get operations. We put all of this together - we are Distrkt.

Meet the team ↓

Camilla Topham

Co-Founder

Camilla is the co-founder of Distrkt with extensive experience in F&B and leisure leasing in leading developments across the UK and London estates. She is known for her creative style, strategic advice, and depth of understanding within the restaurant sector. Camilla has extensive experience delivering F&B projects nationwide and is passionate about gastronomy and the impact hospitality and leisure have on bringing places to life.

Camilla was included on the Code Hospitality Women of the Year 2024 list and shortlisted in the ‘Innovator of the Year’ category.  Through her approach and experience of delivering F&B destinations she is a a tastemaker in the hospitality sector and is a frequent contributor to both hospitality and property journals.

‍Clients ↓

Shaftesbury Capital

Somerset House

Borough Market Trust

Derwent London

The Serpentine Gallery

e: camilla@distrkt.uk

‍t: +44 (0)7809 873832

Michael Webb

Co-Founder

Michael is the co-founder of Distrkt with 15 years experience in the F&B and leisure sectors, Michael specialises in advising Landlords on mixed use developments.

Michael is also active in the fitness sector working with Gymbox and Third Space on their Central London leasing.

Clients ↓

MARK

The Mercers' Company

Third Space

The Knightsbridge Estate

Lincoln Property Company


e: michael@distrkt.uk
t: +44 (0)7557 003000

Will Hume

Director

Will has over 23 years experience advising on Food & Beverage, Leisure and Retail rent review, lease renewal and lease re-gear instructions across prime Central London.

He works closely with his clients in identifying and initiating asset management strategies to drive rental performance and enhance tenant mix across their portfolios.

Will is highly experienced in acting as Expert Witness, regularly dealing with complex referrals to Independent Experts and Arbitrators on prime restaurant/bar and retail premises.

Clients ↓                

Shaftesbury Capital

The Crown Estate

St. Martins Property Group

The Portman Estate

AEW

Trophaeum

Almacantar

e: will@distrkt.uk
t: +44 (0) 7709 331 011

Dan Taylor

Director

Dan has over 25 years of experience in Prime Central London Retail & Leisure markets. He is regarded as a leading authority on lease consultancy matters.

Dan specialises in rent reviews, lease renewals, PACT, lease restructuring and regularly acts as an Expert Witness on Arbitration and Court work. His innovative thinking and collaborative approach working closely with the leasing team provides well thought out strategic input for clients.

Dan also has a strong track record advising clients in the luxury Mayfair restaurant and Private Members club markets.

Clients ↓

Shaftesbury Capital

The Crown Estate

St. Martins Property Group

Almacantar

The Mercers Company

Longmartin

Trophaeum

e: dan@distrkt.uk                                            
‍t: +44 (0) 7780 698 957

Henry Wilson

Director

Henry joined Distrkt in 2023 after a successful 15 year career at Shelley Sandzer where he specialised on city centre instructions including Trinity Leeds and Princesshay in Exeter.

Henry understands that achieving the right balance of leisure, F&B and retail is crucial for the success and overall appeal of city centre schemes.

In his role at Distrkt, Henry's vast experience and expertise will see him helping in the growth of the Manchester office and continuing to expand the company nationwide.

e: henry@distrkt.uk                                        
t: +44 (0)7737 584049

Rebecca Roberts

Leasing Director

Rebecca joined Distrkt in 2019 with an excitement for the restaurant and leisure industry.

Since joining the team as a Hospitality Property Agent, Rebecca has worked on the leasing of some of the most anticipated development projects in the market, including Borough Yards where she has facilitated deals to Brother Marcus, Akara, Longboys, and Eat Momo.

She has also worked on prestigious Central London Estates and completed restaurant lettings to the critically acclaimed Tendril for The Crown Estate, and Mildreds, Bar Crispin, Imad’s Syrian Kitchen and Fatto a Mano for Shaftesbury Capital.

Rebecca has an interest in how F&B is being improved in London’s best loved cultural spaces and is currently working on the repositioning of the restaurants in Somerset House and Serpentine North Gallery, Kensington Gardens.

Clients ↓

MARK

Somerset House

Serpentine

Shaftesbury Capital

The Mercers' Company

Get Living  

Ashby Capital

e: rebecca@distrkt.uk  
t: +44 (0)7554 991750

Soraya Tavakoli

Soraya joined Distrkt in 2020 following a successful career in hospitality.

Soraya brings her passion and enthusiasm for the hospitality industry to her role at Distrkt. Her extensive experience in the front facing hospitality sector has been hugely beneficial to her role in truly understanding the workings of the operators needs.

During her time at Distrkt, Soraya has delivered some of London’s best new openings, including Donia in Kingly Court, and Kolae and Camille in Borough Market.

Clients ↓                                          

Shaftesbury Capital

Borough Market Trust

Derwent London

Fabrix

Get Living

Essential Living

e: soraya@distrkt.uk                                    
t: +44 (0)7849 368090

Anna Cowley

Anna joined Distrkt in 2022, having previously worked at Appear Here, where she helped some of the fastest growing retail and food brands to launch stores globally.

At Distrkt, Anna focuses on Central London portfolios, seeking out up and coming F&B operators to launch in prime locations. Anna understands how F&B destinations can bring nuance and joy to the parts of London we live, work and socialise in.                        

              

Clients ↓                                    

Somerset House Trust

Shaftesbury Capital

Essential Living

Get Living

Derwent London    

e: anna@distrkt.uk                                        
t: +44 (0)7900 455321

Izzy Moody

Izzy joined Distrkt in 2024, having recently graduated from the University of Reading. She previously worked at Churchill and Partners, where she supported the team consulting on the strategic placemaking of projects globally.

At Distrkt, Izzy works on projects across the UK aswell as the core London portfolio. Izzy understands how strategic work can ignite neighbourhoods and create destinations and is constantly seeking F&B and leisure operators to bring her placemaking visions to life. She is enthusiastic about the industry and is excited to propel in her career.

Clients ↓

Shaftesbury Capital

Essential Living

Lincoln Property Company

St Martins Property Group

The Mercers' Company

e: izzy@distrkt.uk                                        
t: +44 (0)7586 352352

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