Bidwells has appointed Sam Potts as head of its Oxford office, effective 01 January 2026, reinforcing the firm’s leadership presence in one of the UK’s most significant science and innovation markets.
A partner at Bidwells, Sam brings nearly a decade of expertise in the science and technology sector and more than 20 years of experience working in the Oxford market.
His appointment reflects the firm’s strategic focus on combining deep local market insight with national expertise to support clients operating in high-growth, research-led environments.
Sam specialises in the creation of high-performance workspaces for science, research and technology businesses. His work spans university spin-outs, research-led occupiers and expanding innovation-driven organisations, particularly across Oxford and the wider growth corridor.
Through this work, he has played a key role in shaping environments that support collaboration, adaptability and long-term growth.
In addition to his sector specialism, Sam has extensive experience in commercial assets and urban regeneration. His consultancy work on complex infrastructure and development projects has helped establish Bidwells as a trusted adviser on nationally significant regeneration schemes, particularly within Oxford’s life sciences cluster.
In his new role, Sam will bridge local market intelligence with the strategic objectives of Bidwells’ diverse client base across Oxfordshire.
Drawing on a decade of consultancy experience on regeneration projects of national importance, he will support occupiers, investors and institutions as demand grows for increasingly sophisticated property solutions in the UK’s key growth hubs.
As the Oxford market continues to attract global attention for science, research and innovation, Sam’s leadership will be central to maintaining Bidwells’ gold standard of client service and its ability to respond to evolving client needs.
Sam Potts, Partner and Head of Oxford at Bidwells, said:
“Oxford continues to be synonymous with science and innovation excellence, and that reputation brings evolving demands for the buildings and places that support growth.
“I am proud to be leading our Oxford office and building on the brilliant work the team delivers every day for occupiers, investors and institutions across the region. My focus is on helping clients create workspaces that perform, adapt and support the great minds responsible for such an innovative part of the country.”
Bidwells is a leading real estate adviser specialising in science and technology, sustainability and modern living solutions. Established in 1839, the firm employs more than 600 experts nationwide and manages over £5.2 billion in property assets, alongside advisory and management services for more than four million acres of the UK’s countryside and coastline.
As the UK’s first multi-disciplinary property consultancy to achieve B Corp certification, Bidwells continues to shape sectors that will define the future of the built environment.
