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JC Rathbone Associates, an independent financial risk management consultancy, and Laxfield Capital, a commercial mortgage investment specialist, have launched a new real estate finance business, JCRA Laxfield, which will advise borrowers on all aspects of commercial property finance in the UK and Europe.

Noting that non-bank lending is a growing feature of real estate finance, the partners said JCRA Laxfield will offer a complete range of debt-related services for borrowers, from inception to repayment, 'responding to a growing need for specialist financial advice'.

John Edwards, managing director of JC Rathbone Associates, said: 'CRA Laxfield adds Laxfield’s vast lending experience and highly respected transaction data to JC Rathbone Associates’ existing debt advisory business and strong expertise in risk management. The two companies have successfully worked together on transactions for many years, building reputations for high-quality advice with emphasis on long-term relationships.'

Adam Slater, managing director of Laxfield Capital, added: 'Globalisation of debt capital and the increase in the variety of lenders have made the real estate finance market more difficult for borrowers to navigate, increasing the need for bespoke financial advice. With its focus on relationships, JCRA Laxfield will take a long-term approach, encouraging clients to think of debt providers as partners to help them throughout their investment strategy, rather than a one-off commodity product.'