Supporting our real estate finance clients go further
Introducing our expert team for real estate finance. They are here to provide comprehensive support, enabling our clients to capitalise on opportunities in the real estate market at pace.
At Arbuthnot Latham, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and building strong, lasting relationships with our clients and intermediaries. Our dedicated Commercial Banking Support Team comprises highly experienced professionals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Specialising in real estate finance, each team member is committed to understanding the unique needs of our clients and providing tailored solutions that help them thrive. Working in close partnership with your dedicated commercial banker, our support team ensures a seamless and comprehensive service experience, helping our clients go further in achieving their financial goals.
Our team is dedicated to supporting clients and intermediaries, ensuring that all financial needs are met with precision and care. Below, we introduce you to the outstanding individuals who form the backbone of your dedicated support team, providing exceptional service you can rely on.
Katie Day
Senior Commercial Banking Executive
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Katie has been a Real Estate Finance Team member since July 2022. Prior to joining, she held various account management roles supporting commercial banking clients at a competitor bank after successfully completing an internship.
“At Arbuthnot Latham, we understand the importance of balancing the support of both our clients and our valued intermediary partners. By fostering strong, collaborative relationships, we ensure that each party receives the dedicated attention and tailored solutions they need to thrive. This balanced approach is key to delivering exceptional service and achieving outstanding results for all involved.”
Katie’s personal pursuits and passions
Katie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, often exploring new food spots and visiting new places on the weekends. She has recently developed a passion for running and is preparing to take on a half marathon in Manchester later this year. Katie also loves to travel and, after visiting Sri Lanka in early 2024, plans to cross a few more countries off her bucket list.
Carla Dujon
Commercial Banking Executive
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Carla joined Arbuthnot Latham in June 2022. She brings four and a half years of banking experience from one of the UK’s high-street banks, where she held various client support roles for commercial clients, most recently relationship manager of a portfolio of SMEs.
Carla’s personal pursuits and passions
In her free time, Carla is dedicated to teaching dance to children on weekends, including ballet, tap, contemporary, and jazz. She enjoys reading, setting herself an annual goal of 20 books. Carla also has a passion for travelling, having recently visited Milan and planning a trip to Greece next. Additionally, she is an enthusiastic foodie who loves to cook.
Gareth Daniel
Commercial Banking Executive
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Gareth joined Arbuthnot Latham in 2017. He is based in our Manchester office and has extensive experience working with commercial clients and intermediaries.
Gareth’s personal pursuits and passions
Gareth's main loves are music and sport. He runs his own choir in Sale, Cheshire, raising money for various local charities, and is also match announcer and social media director at Sale FC Rugby Club, following both the men's and women's teams the length and breadth of the country.
Jake Brassey
Commercial Banking Executive
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Jake joined Arbuthnot Latham in August 2022, starting in the portfolio control team, monitoring covenants across the commercial and private banking teams. While completing his degree, Jake interned at a leading London-based hedge fund and private equity house.
Jake’s personal pursuits and passions
Jake is a football fanatic, playing in a Sunday League team with friends. He is an avid runner, having completed his first half marathon at Finsbury Park last summer and planning to run his second at Battersea Park later this year. Jake is also dedicated to learning and tutoring French. He is currently pursuing the Associate Chartered Banker Diploma, having already passed the Professional Banker Certificate and Diploma levels. In addition, Jake loves travelling and plans to interrail through Spain and France with friends later this year.
Jaya Malhotra
Commercial Banking Executive
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Jaya joined Arbuthnot Latham in February 2024. She brings extensive experience specialising in credit administration and processes from pre-drawdown through post completion for real estate financing and commercial lending.
Jaya’s personal pursuits and passions
Her passions include travelling, reading, and exploring different cuisines. She loves making memories with friends and family. Currently, she is focusing on her long-held desire to pursue sketching.
Nathalie Manser
Commercial Banking Executive
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Nathalie joined Arbuthnot Latham in January 2022. Before joining, she worked in account administration and support for one of the world’s largest independent insurance brokerages and at a boutique stockbroking house.
Nathalie’s personal pursuits and passions
Outside of work, Nathalie enjoys cycling, running, and exploring quiet corners of London for dinners with friends and family. She is passionate about politics and current affairs, with a background in international relations. Nathalie loves to travel and plans to visit India next year.
Nayan Yadav
Commercial Banking Executive
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Nayan joined Arbuthnot Latham in January 2023. Previously, he worked as a corporate finance specialist at an Irish bank for four years before joining our team.
Nayan’s personal pursuits and passions
Nayan enjoys motorsport, golf, travelling, and exploring nature. He finds excitement in the thrill of the racetrack, the challenge of the golf course, and the beauty of the great outdoors.
Serena Rahim-Shah
Commercial Banking Executive
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Serena joined Arbuthnot Latham in June 2021. She transitioned to commercial banking after working in our private banking business, supporting HNW clients in 2022.
Serena’s personal pursuits and passions
Serena plays tennis matches and is an LTA assistant tennis coach, coaching children aged 2 to 16 on weekends. She loves running and watching tennis, cricket, and football with her friends. Besides sports, Serena has a passion for fine art and history, often spending time painting and drawing. She enjoys visiting the Courtauld Gallery.
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Whether you are looking for innovative solutions for your day-to-day banking needs, or dedicated support to help your business reach the next stage of growth, we are here to help you go further.
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