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Kofman + Partners is a Real Estate and Hospitality Advisory firm based in London

K+P was founded by Boris Kofman, who, over 15 years with his team, have facilitated some of the most renowned real estate, hospitality and investment projects in the UK and Internationally. During this time, K+P have built an impressive track record, reputation, and client list, enabling them and their clients to access opportunities that often never appear on the open market.

"As owners, operators and investors ourselves, we have developed a unique set of property and hospitality-related services that we pass on to our clients and investors to achieve the desired objectives. And by partnering with top professionals in their respective fields, we can add significant value no matter the requirement."

Boris Kofman, Founder

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OFF MARKET PROPERTIES

Over the years we have build a strong reputation in the market, enabling us to offer properties before they appear on the open market.

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Access to a wide range of properties only available to a closed network of industry professionals.

Private Landlords

Over the years we have build up a wide network of private landlords, providing us with early access and better rates.

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Access to all properties offered by all estate agents in the market, saving you valuable time.

ATHLONE HOUSE

Sold

Off market private client acquisition of prime historic 7 acre site in Hampstead Heath Park.
Co-ordinating and managing a professional team to obtain successful restoration planning permission and to redevelop a circa 28,000 sqft main house with additional guest and lake houses on the property.

Gross Development Value expected to be in excess of - £100mln (completion 2020).

Knighton Place

Sold

Off Market development acquisition for an experienced joint venture partnership for the residential development of 38-62 Yeoman's Row, Knightsbridge, SW3 (known as Knighton Place).
The scheme consists of six luxury townhouses and five apartments across 35,000 sq ft with underground parking, terracing and spa facilities.

The expected target sale price ranges from £3,500-£4,500 per sq ft (completion 2018).

Eaton Place

For Sale

Eaton Place - Asset Management of Prime Residential Development
Asset management of a double fronted freehold luxury 6-unit apartment scheme with private concierge.
The project includes management and letting of all unsold units as well as packaging the asset as an investment opportunity for international investors.

Asset Value - £22.5m

MNKY HSE

In 2016 KPH co-founded and launched the multi award-winning Latin American vibe dining restaurant and bar MNKY HSE London. MKNY HSE London is located at 10 Dover Street, Mayfair, formally known as the famous Dover Street Wine Bar.

Since its launch the brand has successfully secured international locations in the Middle East as well as developed several pop-ups around the world, securing its place as one of the most renowned Global hospitality brands.

Project Included

Off Market Restaurant site acquisition
Developing full operational and management team 
Brand, Design and Concept development 
International expansion & Pop-up locations
mnky-hse.com

Park Chinois

In 2014 we successfully introduced and negotiated the leasehold premises at 17 Berekeley Street, Mayfair, London known today as Park Chinois.

Park Chinois is a luxury Asian restaurant and cabaret created by world famous restauranteur Alan Yau, brainchild behind successful restaurants such as Hakkasan, Yuatcha and Wagamama.

Project Included

Identifying suitable Restaurant Premises
Negotiations with Landlord
parkchinois.com

Novikov

In 2011 on behalf of Novikov Group we successfully negotiated the leasehold assignment of 50 Berkeley Street formally held by Hakkasan Group. Novikov London spans across 18,000+ sqft, consisting of a high end Asian and Italian Restaurant as well as a Lounge Bar.

Novikov is one of the highest grossing restaurants in London and has since become an international phenomenon, with locations in Moscow, Miami, Sardinia, Riyadh, Doha and Turkey.

Project Included

Identifying suitable Restaurant Premises
Negotiation with leaseholder and freeholder
Recommendation and Coordination with Professionals, such as: Lawyers, Accountants and Designers.
novikovrestaurant.co.uk

Bocconcino

In 2013 we successfully secured a new lease at 19 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London for the internationally Italian restaurant concept Bocconcino.

Bocconcino is a popular Italian all day dinging restaurant originated from Moscow where it owns 8 further successful locations.

Project Included

Identifying suitable Restaurant Premises
Negotiations with Landlord
Recommendation and Coordination of: Planning, Project Management, Legal and Accounting, Recruitment
bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk

Sumosan Twiga

In 2016 we successfully acquired the leasehold at 165 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London on behalf of Sumosan Twiga.

Sumosan Twiga is a joint partnership collaboration between Sumosan London, a multi-award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant and Twiga Monaco an Italian cuisine, lounge and bar owned by Flavio Briatore.

Project Included

Identifying suitable Restaurant Premises
Negotiations with Landlord
sumosantwigalondon.com

Wingstop

In 2017 KPH co-invested and secured the UK Master Franchise of international fast casual chain Wing Stop. Wingstop international consist of over 1000 locations worldwide and is a NASDAQ listed public company.

London marked its first UK debut at 140 Shaftsbury Avenue in the West End and has since successfully expanded across 10 further locations, becoming one of the most popular fast casual chains in the UK.

Project Included

Business Plan development
Support in Investor Fund Raise
KPH Investment in UK Holding group
wingstop.co.uk/

Criss Cross

Criss Cross is the first fast casual brand which is solely focused around the most famous patisserie “The Croissant”. With a wide variety of choice, from sweet to savoury the aim is to meet the growing demand of exciting food brands in an ever changing global environment.

It was co-created by KPH in 2020, with its first flagship store in Soho London launching Spring/Summer 2021. Criss Cross aims to open multiple locations across the UK with a further global expansion plans.

Project Included

Concept & Brand Development
Company and Trademark Registration
Interior Design Direction and Coordination
Menu & Product Development
Identifying of suitable premises
Project Management and Construction support
PR and Marketing
KPH co-investor and Investor Fund Raise

Clarette

In 2017 we successfully secured leasehold interest at 44 Blandford Street, Marylebone London formally known as the Tudor Rose Pub. Clarette is a French gastronomic restaurant that spans over 3 floors offering a wide selection of exquisite food and wine list in a splendid Art Deco themed environment.

Clarette is the brainchild of Alexandra Petit-Mentzelpoulos of the Chateau Margaux Family and Natsuko Perromat du Marais, a leading restauranteur, having previously worked with the likes of Alain Ducasse.

Project Included

Identifying of suitable premises
Negotiations with Landlord
Recommendation and Coordination of: Planning, Project Management, Legal and Accounting.
clarettelondon.com

Gaia Monaco

In 2017 we successfully secured the leasehold premises for GAIA Restaurant at 15 Galerie Charles III by the Metropole Hotel Monaco. GAIA Monaco is a contemporary award winning Dubai-originated modern Greek-Mediterranean restaurant.

GAIA is the brainchild of Bulldozer group, one of the most successful restaurant and hospitality groups in the UAE owning and operating restaurants under brands such as GAIA, Cipriani, Scalini, and Shanghai Me to name a few.

Project Included

Identifying of suitable premises
Negotiations with Landlord
gaia-restaurants.com

Existing Brand Entering the Market:
Novikov Restaurant & Bar London

In 2010 through a close personal relationship between our founder and Mr Arkady Novikov (Novikov Group), KPH was instructed to find a suitable location and assist with the set up of its first international flagship Novikov Restaurant in London. Novikov Group has been a leader in the hospitality business for over 29 years and has established over 90 successful conceptual projects with over 120 individual locations.

In 2011, KPH on behalf of Novikov Group have successfully negotiated the leasehold interst of 50 Berkeley Street formally held by Hakkasan Group.

Project Included

Identifying suitable Restaurant Premises
Undertaking thorough on/off market research of suitable locations that meet the specific requirement of the group on behalf of Arkady Novikov.
Negotiation with leaseholder and freeholder
On behalf of the group, negotiating the best possible contractual terms in order to secure the desired location, including reduced premium negotiations, rent deposit and rent free negotiations with the Landlord.
Recommendation/Coordination of Professionals:
Law firm : Mishcon De Reya to act on behalf of Novikov Group
Accountant : HWFisher to act on behalf Novikov Group
novikovrestaurant.co.uk/

New Hospitality Brand / Concept:
Criss Cross - Croissant Culture

In 2020 during the start of the COVID pandemic, KPH was engaged and has invested in the creation of the new fast casual brand Criss Cross (CrissX), due to launch in spring 2021.

Criss Cross is the first mono product croissant brand with emphasis on re-imaging the most famous patisserie item “the croissant”.

The idea, was to develop a creative and colourful brand, with a wide variety of unique croissant products in a dynamic in store experience serving both sweet and savoury croissants that meet everyone taste and favour.

Project Included

Brand Naming and Concept Development (including Logo, Typography, Tone of Voice and Packaging)
Developing the product and individual menu items
Interior Design direction and concept development
Financial budgeting and fund raising
Identifying suitable flagship location through network of contacts
Establishing suitable corporate structure (inc Bank Accounts) and registration of Trademarks
Coordinating partner contractor to execute flagship construction
Recruitment of suitable personnel
Engaging suitable PR, Marketing and Social Media Partner
Launch of Criss Cross in London with a domestic and international expansion plan.