Cluttons launches first Scotland division with new infrastructure partner

Real assets advisor Cluttons has established a presence in Scotland.

The team, based in Glasgow, will be led by Rachael Hogg and will focus on infrastructure a key growth area for Cluttons who has made a string of strategic hires in the sector within the past 12 months.

Alongside Rachael will be Naomi McAdam Urquhart who joins the Glasgow team as a senior surveyor and Kirsty Russell who joins as estates surveyor. Cluttons’ expansion into Scotland builds on its growth into northern England, with office openings in Manchester and more recently Newcastle, strengthened with a series of strategic hires in 2024. Sami Ali will also be joining the infrastructure team based in Newcastle.

Rachael has spent over a decade at leading telecoms companies in the UK, most recently at Waldon Telecoms. Hogg is a specialist in estate management and has a breadth of knowledge providing advice to operators and infrastructure providers. Hogg will initially be tasked with developing a team in the region before a physical office is launched in early 2025.

John Gravett, Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to expand our presence into Scotland and to welcome Rachael, Naomi, Kirsty and Sami to the business. It is an exciting time at Cluttons as we continue our strategic growth and whilst our vision is for Scotland to become a hub for all sectors, if feels natural to start with our infrastructure offer in both digital and energy, where having a presence in Scotland is fundamental .”

Rachael Hogg, partner and head of the infrastructure team in Glasgow team, said: “I’m delighted to be joining Cluttons during this period of growth, especially as it expands its digital infrastructure services and team into Scotland.”

With 10 offices across England, Cluttons broadens traditional infrastructure, commercial and residential advice for a future facing market.