The Drake Approach

Warren’s career began at Healey & Baker (now Cushman & Wakefield), where he specialised in high-street retail acquisitions and disposals for major national brands and institutional property owners. This foundation in blue-chip property set the standard for the precision and professionalism he brings to Drake&Co today.

In 1997, Warren established his own practice to capitalise on a significant surge in corporate expansion within the hospitality sector, fully evolving the firm into a dedicated, off-market pub consultancy by 2000.

Having successfully navigated multiple economic cycles over three decades, Warren possesses a unique perspective on market resilience. He is renowned for his ability to lead aggressive acquisition phases for retained clients while managing complex disposals with absolute discretion. Though he acts on behalf of the buyer, Warren’s true skill lies in his role as a facilitator—working closely with owners to ensure every exit is handled on their terms, with zero marketing fees and total confidentiality.

Jeremy brings a distinct analytical edge to Drake&Co, combining a high-level background in finance with a formidable track record in strategic property acquisition.

A qualified accountant and former Finance Director, Jeremy provides the numerical authority and due-diligence precision that serves as a cornerstone of the firm’s advisory services. His professional perspective was shaped at the highest levels of the industry, where he led senior acquisition initiatives for global hospitality leaders including Hilton International and Whitbread (Premier Inn).

At Drake&Co, Jeremy evaluates off-market opportunities not merely as property, but as complex business assets. His focus on strategic modelling and financial rigour ensures that every transaction is handled with the professional depth and absolute discretion required to navigate the high-value hospitality market.

Julie is the operational architect of Drake&Co, orchestrating the complex processes that move high-value transactions from initial engagement through to successful completion. Her history with the firm spans two distinct eras of the UK property market; having first joined in the late 1990s, she was instrumental during the firm's foundational growth.

Since rejoining in 2015, Julie has refined the firm's operational infrastructure, ensuring that Drake&Co maintains the agility of a modern consultancy while upholding the traditional professional standards our clients expect.

She manages the firm’s critical due-diligence and administrative frameworks, acting as the vital link between all parties in a transaction. Her role ensures that every deal is handled with the meticulous attention to detail, absolute discretion, and integrity that she helped establish as firm principles decades ago.

Hattie is a cornerstone of the Drake&Co culture and a vital asset to the firm’s daily operations. A specialist in non-verbal communication and workplace wellbeing, she provides an essential sense of balance to our nationwide team—often serving as the ultimate arbiter of a venue’s atmosphere and "vibe."

Away from her advisory role, Hattie is a dedicated enthusiast of external field manoeuvres. Her niche expertise includes high-speed tactical pursuits, a highly disciplined approach to ball-retrieval logistics, and maintaining a 100% success rate in lunchtime morale-boosting initiatives.