Cluttons takes over Oxford’s James Styles & Whitlock?

  Cluttons has taken over Oxford agency stalwart James Styles & Whitlock.    James Styles & Whitlock, which was established in 1885, specialises in commercial and residential consultancy in Oxford and the surrounding area with a particular focus on the commercial agency and professional sectors.   Bill Siegle, senior partner at Cluttons said:  “I am particularly delighted to be able to announce this merger, which I see as a very positive step in the current market.    “I am also pleased to welcome Rupert Sheppard and Craig Middleton to the partnership who, together with their teams, will further strengthen Cluttons’ commercial and residential base in Oxfordshire and bordering counties.   Craig Middleton, partner at James Styles & Whitlock said: “We see this merger in a very positive light – it futher enhances the range of services we can offer our clients to fully satisfy their changing needs.   “It is our ambition that Cluttons Styles & Whitlock will be the firm of first choice to clients old and new and we believe wholeheartedly that the combined strengths of the company will offer an unparalleled level of service and insight to the Oxford market.”   James Styles & Whitlock will move from its present office in King Edward Street, Oxford to Cluttons’ office in Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford and trade as Cluttons Styles & Whitlock.   paul.norman@egi.co.uk