A: They say that being partners and being friends are two entirely different things. We question this.

Either way works fine for us. A great friendship; a long relationship. Two different skills that complement one another. That when combined, work together seamlessly, effortlessly and effectively.

Could this be our real difference?
Something right at the heart of our company?

It was certainly the perfect platform to start one.

This we did in 2003 in Central London, still Squarestone's base today. But in pursuit of capital growth opportunities, we haven't kept still.

We now have offices in Portugal and Brazil.

We're still partners; still friends. And we still see no difference between the two. We think this is wise. For our permanency ensures Squarestone remains rock solid in ever-changing times. Reassuring for our clients, joint venture partners and everyone we do business with.

Rewarding for ourselves. The reward being that everyone gets to understand that close relationships make a big difference ­ when it comes to results.

Robert Sloss
Tim Barlow
Joint Chief Executives