About Leufroy

A creative approach to real estate investment

Our approach

We believe greater returns are unlocked through creativity

We take pride in uncovering opportunities that have great potential. Our extensive network enables us to source properties at excellent prices often well below market value. We add value through quality refurbishments at reasonable cost, and always seek to extend where we can, realising capital appreciation for our clients within very short time-frames.

What we do

Repurposing properties with exceptional design

We bring together experienced strategic investors and expert designers to uncover creative solutions that maximise value. From repurposing properties into urban living spaces, to increasing ROI through exceptional design and development.

We specialise in real estate investment management in prime London, working with family offices, institutional investors and private clients. Our developments range from new build flats to mixed use commercial and residential developments.

Who we are

Your real estate investment partner

We build strong relationships with our clients by working closely with them to understand their long term goals, and how their property investments or portfolios can achieve these within their desired timeframes.


Our 12 strong team of dedicated professionals pride themselves in prioritising cost-efficiency and providing a hands off service, making us particularly attractive for international investors.

Leufroy also belongs to B Corp™, a thriving community of over 8,000 businesses worldwide dedicated to fostering a positive environmental change, promoting global well-being, and raising awareness.

Maxime Leufroy-Murat

CEO

Maxime Leufroy-Murat is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in finance and real estate. He is the Founder and CEO of City Relay and Opago, and a founding shareholder of Bob W, with a background that spans equity trading at Morgan Stanley and leadership in innovative Real Estate ventures. Maxime's deep understanding of financial markets and real estate has been instrumental in shaping Leufroy's growth and positioning it as a leader in the industry, pushing boundaries and setting new standards in real estate development.

Max Skipworth-Button

Partner

Max joined Leufroy in2017, bringing with him over 7 years of extensive experience in real estate and innovation. In his role, he leverages this expertise to meticulously oversee the strategy, execution, and overall performance of the entire Leufroy portfolio. Max's leadership is pivotal in driving Leufroy’s growth.

Lucia Petrelli

Development Director

Lucia Petrelli is an accomplished architect and Development Director at Leufroy since 2020. With 17 years of experience across Italy, the UK, the USA, and the Middle East, she specializes in residential refurbishment and high-end property projects. Lucia holds a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the I.U.A.V. University of Venice and is RIBA and ARB registered. She has previously held senior roles at Foster + Partners and Northacre, contributing to major international projects.

Macsen Lake-Edwards

Senior Development Manager

Macsen oversees end-to-end project management, statutory compliance, design team procurement and contractual administration at Leufroy. His extensive experience brings a deep understanding of the industry and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. His expertise ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Tom Bonavia

Commercial Manager

Tom brings a decade’s experience in real estate, with over two years at Leufroy, excelling in cost planning, value engineering, procurement, financial reporting and contract administration across various industry sectors. Tom is adept at optimizing margins and mitigating risks. Tom's keen attention to detail and strategic insight make him an invaluable asset in navigating the financial complexities of real estate development.

Lindsay Keeley

Design Manager

Lindsay is a Design Manager at Leufroy, where she has been contributing since October 2022. Originally coming from a real estate investment background, including roles such as Senior Associate in Real Estate at Sonder Inc. and Associate Investment Manager at Nuveen, Lindsay transitioned to the design side, bringing with her a strong financial understanding as a CFA Charterholder. Lindsay excels at coordinating complex projects, ensuring that both the design and execution align seamlessly with the client’s vision and the overall strategic goals.  

Francesca Fender

Business Development Associate

Francesca spearheads Business Development at Leufroy. Having qualified as MRICS at Cushman & Wakefield before moving to a Design Studio where she gained 5 years of sales experience, she now focuses leveraging her expertise in business growth, client relationships and project management.

Rafe Seymour

Analyst

Rafe joined Leufroy as an Analyst in 2024 with prior experience  as an Investment Associate at Pinnacle Investments, partnering with institutional investors to acquire residential investment opportunities. Drawing on his strong financial background and investment experience he is responsible for identifying and underwriting new investment opportunities. Rafe is MRICS qualified and holds a MSc inReal Estate from Bayes Business School.

Pawan Sharma

Project Manager

Pawan joined Leufroy as a Project Manager in 2024, bringing to the team a breadth of experience gained across investment and development management roles at CBRE, ICG Real Estate, Nuveen and Almcor /Cerberus Capital Management. Pawan leverages his diverse skill set to drive successful project outcomes and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Fanny Gaillard

Design Manager

Fanny is a graduate of the prestigious KLC School of Design and brings over 7 years of professional experience in interior design. With a strong foundation in design principles and a keen eye for aesthetics, she has successfully delivered a diverse range of projects for Leufroy each uniquely blending creativity and functionality.