Leading commercial real estate advisor CPP has announced the strategic acquisition of Moriarty & Co in a major move by CPP to strengthen its well-established industrial and logistics platform across Yorkshire and the Midlands and launch the firm into the North West and other regional markets.

Moriarty will bring an 6.0 million sq ft ‘order book’ to CPP, comprising existing buildings and immediate development pipeline, creating a combined UK-wide platform of 25.0m+ sq ft.

Steve Moriarty, founder of Moriarty & Co, will join CPP as Director with a national role, working alongside CPP co-founders and Directors Roger Haworth and Toby Vernon and forming part of the 20 members of the team.

CPP is a cross-sector real estate advisory business specialising in leasing, development, capital markets and property/asset management. Founded in September 2013, the team currently operates from four offices in Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham and London.

Toby Vernon says: “The acquisition of Moriarty & Co is the first stage of a strategic growth plan for the business to build on our solid reputation and market-leading track record and to grow the team further.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steve on board, having known and worked with him for many years. As one of the best-known figures in the UK industrial and logistics leasing market, and a super talented operator, not only does Steve bring a huge order book of prime instructions, he also brings an exemplary reputation in the market and a wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts.”

Moriarty & Co was established in 2010 by Steve Moriarty, and over the last 14 years has built an enviable client base with schemes across the UK, with a focus on Big Box developments.

Steve Moriarty says: “I’m delighted to be working with Toby and Roger again and joining the excellent CPP team. We will be looking to quickly make a number of key hires, growing the business nationally and building on the established brand.”