The Spear’s Awards 2024 honoured a fresh cohort of leaders and innovators with awards handed out across 18 different categories at a glittering ceremony this week.
Held at Raffles London at The OWO, the event attracted top figures in wealth management, private banking, real estate, and other sectors catering to high-net-worth individuals.
For more than a decade, the Spear’s Awards have celebrated outstanding contributions from wealth managers, legal experts, property consultants, and other professionals serving (U)HNW clients.
This year’s event saw winners recognised for their accomplishments, including the Grand Prix – Private Client Firm of the Year, which went to United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty.
Claire Reynolds, managing partner at United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, commented: “To be recognised as Private Client Firm of the Year by Spear’s is an extraordinary honour, especially given the breadth of talent across the wider private client industry. When we launched just over a year ago, we set out to disrupt the luxury real estate market and establish a new standard of excellence. Achieving such a prestigious accolade so early in our journey reaffirms our mission to redefine the client experience, and we are incredibly proud.
“This award speaks to the dedication, commitment, and unique expertise of our team, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. Together, we have built a company that stands for integrity and innovation, and this is just the beginning. We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to setting new benchmarks in this rapidly evolving, competitive industry.”
Becky Fatemi (left), executive partner at United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, also scooped Property Broker of the Year Award.
The other shortlisted candidates in the category were:
Marcus O’Brien, Sotheby’s International Realty
Jessica Bishop, DDRE Global
Alex Evagora, Driven Properties
Irene Luke, Savills
Charles McDowell, McDowell Properties
Fatemi said: “It was an absolute honour to be recognised by Spears as its Property Broker of the Year in a room full of the most influential and hardworking leaders of every element of luxury and private wealth. From philanthropy to private banking to property, it was an incredible feeling to look around the room and to be recognised. And as a Persian woman, this recognition means a lot.
“This award reflects the trust and support of my wonderful clients and the exceptional strength of the Sotheby’s brand. Above all, I owe heartfelt thanks to my incredible team, whose passion and unwavering commitment make all our successes possible.
“For Sotheby’s to also win best Private Client Firm of the Year, as a partner it makes me incredibly proud. In just over 11 months, what my team, and Sotheby’s has achieved shows that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
“In a fast-moving and ever-changing property market, my goal has always been to provide unparalleled service and exceptional results, ensuring every client’s journey is as smooth and rewarding as it can be. Sotheby’s will continue pushing boundaries within the industry and striving to deliver the very best for our clients. George Azar’s vision is coming to light, and it’s an incredible journey to be part of.”
Fatemi could potentially also be a contender for Property Buying Agent of the Year in 2025, after she launched this week an invitation-only buying arm of Sotheby’s International Realty.
This year’s Property Buying Agent of the Year accolade went to Roarie Scarisbrick of Property Vision.
The other shortlisted candidates in the category were:
Jo Eccles, Eccord
Guy Meacock, Prime Purchase
Sophie Rogerson, RFR
Nathalie Hirst, Nathalie Hirst
Camilla Dell, Black Brick
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