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Christopher Shawcross BA DipArb FRICS FCIArb joined the property profession in 1979.

He currently is responsible for the performance of the Valuation Team within AWH with specific responsibility for maximising Returns on Investment and mentoring / coaching / supervision of junior staff.

He has acted many times as an Expert Witness in property valuation matters and has been crossed examined in the High Court.

2011 – Current
Director – ANDERSON WILDE AND HARRIS, EC1N
Currently the Joint Director of the valuation department, responsible for all aspects of the department’s commercial activities.

2001 – 2011
Senior Partner – SHAWCROSS & CO, HENLEY ON THAMES, RG9
Shawcross & Co, a General Practice firm, was set up in April 2001 to capitalise upon local knowledge in the Thames Valley and then healthy property market, especially South East England.

1999 – 2001
Associate – S J HIGGINS, LONDON, TW12
I was a “one stop” property department for a number of PLC Clients, adopting commercial valuation, professional and agency roles as appropriate.

1997 – 1999
Head of Department – DAUNTONS SOAR, LONDON, SW1
Oversaw the residential property portfolio managed by this firm.

1995 – 1996
Associate Director – SAXON LAW MANAGEMENT LTD, LONDON, W1
Reorganised the department, repaired client relations and improved service to Clients.

1986 – 1995
Management Head – NEALE HOUSE MANAGEMENT LTD, LONDON
A property development / investment conglomerate, since absorbed by the CIS. I and my team managed an income of over £20m. pa from shopping centres (90%) and other commercial (10%) investments.

1984 – 1986
Management Surveyor – CONRAD RITBLAT & CO, LONDON, W1

1980 – 1984
Estates Surveyor – THE GROSVENOR ESTATE, LONDON, W1

1979 – 1980
Trainee Land Agent – THIMBLEBY & SHORLAND, Cattle and Equestrian Auctioneers