AIPP Advisory Board

AIPP Deputy Chairman

Peter is an English Lawyer who began dealing with international law in 1994. Peter started his working career at a Trust Company before becoming a partner at a law firm which dealt exclusively with international legal issues. Peter now plays a key role in Judicare. He studied law both in the UK and in Spain but has also been involved in legal matters involving various other different jurisdictions. Peter has been passionate about promoting the values of the AIPP over the years and has been a member of the AIPP’s Disciplinary Panel and also the AIPP Awards judging panel over the last few years. He believes that regulation is needed in the overseas property market and recognises the importance of AIPP in setting the benchmark. Peter’s legal and business experience, along with his knowledge and active involvement in the AIPP for a number of years, makes him a strong asset to the AIPP Board.

www.judicaregroup.com

With a background of line roles in brand marketing, sales and management consultancy, Louise had a wealth of business experience before setting up her own overseas property agency Property Venture® focusing on helping buyers of European property, both investors and lifestyle home buyers, offering common-sense advice and support. As a Chartered Marketer, she takes a professional approach to her business, as well as the industry she operates in. She sets high standards and is known for operating with integrity. She has a wealth of property knowledge and insight, which is probably why she has been regularly quoted in the national and trade press giving commentary on her focus markets of Poland, Spain, Turkey and Cyprus. As a well-organised, leader, manager and straight-talking business person, she intends to play a constructive role in building the reputation of the industry she works in, as part of the AIPP Board team.

www.property-venture.com

After many years as a successful property developer & investor, Graham Turrell founded HighGround Property Investment in 2007. He began his working life as a “graduate engineering geek” working for companies such as IBM and going on to study Software Development at Oxford University. His early interest in real estate began by building a residential portfolio in the UK and stubbornly refusing to part with his family homes as he moved around the country! Having gone on to create a successful UK portfolio his attentions then focussed on success in the wider global property market. Graham founded HighGround in order to help his clients build significant residual income streams. Research is the key and he applies the rigorous engineering disciplines of his early career to sourcing secure, profitable investments in established and emerging markets.

www.highgroundproperty.co.uk

Fernando was the first Spanish lawyer admitted as a Barrister at The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London, holding a double qualification as Abogado and Barrister with full audience rights both in Spain and England.

He founded Del Canto Chambers in 2006, an international law firm specialising in commercial and tax law as well as private clients, with offices in London, Madrid and Doha (Qatar).

Fernando has worked in Madrid, New York, London and Doha. His wide experience gives the chambers a multi-jurisdictional expertise and a solid global vision.Fernando has more than 20 years of experience in the international real estate market and he has advised over 300 property transactions in Spain. In the year 2003, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Deloitte published his book “How to buy your home in Spain”, which was the first Spanish government’s sponsored publication in this market.

Del Canto frequently publishes in British and Spanish media such as The Times, Spear’s Magazine, Silver Surfers, Bloomberg, The Guardian, El País, Expansion and Cinco Días.

www.delcantochambers.com

Piermichele is based in Crispiano, Italy and is founder and director of PMG & Partners. He has operated in Italy and abroad since 1991, scouting and promoting industrial and commercial agreements among Italian and foreign countries, particularly in Europe, North America and Australia. With a Masters degree in European Union Law, Piermichele is also a member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UK. As an expert in strategies, Piermichele is keen to bring new ideas to AIPP to develop trade business projects, a stronger brand awareness and greater member benefits. As an expert of internationalisation, Project leader and coordinator of multi-discipline working groups, Piermichele brings an extra dimension to the advisory board and he aspires to improve the role of AIPP as an international institution

www.pmgandpartners.com