JLL
There are challenges involved in operating as a small team , but positive ones as far as Tilley is concerned . His team has demonstrated that it can act on behalf of institutional investors through to hyperscale end-users , and high-profile businesses approach the group for expert advice , thanks to its extensive knowledge which is well-bolstered by the nature of being part of a high-profile company .
“ As a team of four we are a little constrained in terms of our capacity ,” Tilley admits . “ Some of the projects can take up to two years , but that ’ s
down to the level of due diligence we undertake . While time constraints may sometimes seem problematic , it ’ s a nice problem to have , but we always ensure our service is delivered to the highest of quality .”
A level of mutual respect between JLL and the end-user makes all the difference when working under potentially strained circumstances , too : “ We see ourselves as part of our clients ’ internal team rather than an external outsourced advisor . We don ’ t just advise on what we ’ re asked to do , we really get involved with all the internal stakeholder decisions to be made from real
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