Rockingham Group

Rockingham Group is a developer and operator of private members' clubs, hotels, and restaurants. Headquartered in London, Rockingham Group was founded by leading professionals in the hospitality, finance, and real estate sectors, with extensive experience in developing and operating iconic projects worldwide.

Encompassing all facets of development and operations, our services range from creating and delivering exceptional brands and concepts to providing turnkey operations management services to our clients. We endeavour to create and run enduring and engaging five-star establishments – institutions that are cherished by the communities we operate in.

At Rockingham Group, we have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. Our clients have included private developers, institutional and private equity investors, pension and long-income funds, and sovereign wealth funds. We have built strong partnerships based on trust, expertise, and a shared vision for delivering outstanding, sustainable five-star establishments.

Services

Our Services

Concept & Membership Development

We pride ourselves in creating concepts and brands that embody elegance, refinement, and exceptional experiences for our members and guests. Rockingham Group’s expert team works closely with our clients to integrate market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor analysis to create and operate establishments that resonate with our clients’ target audience and the wider community.

We offer comprehensive services to help establish and enhance a membership base, including strategy development, financial modelling, targeted marketing, and communications strategies. We also specialise in management systems implementation, partnership development, legal compliance, and high-quality collateral. Each service is designed to optimise engagement, streamline operations, and enhance the overall value of the membership program.

Operations & Management

We prioritise effective communication and world-class service to foster personalised and enriching experiences for our members and guests. We adapt our offerings to the evolving tastes and needs of our members and guests to ensure that our establishments remain fresh, engaging, and relevant.

We are dedicated to operational excellence, and we adopt comprehensive management systems that incorporate streamlined workflows, technological advancements, and strategic partnership strategies to generate value for our clients, members, and guests.

Real Estate Development

Our expert team specialises in leading real estate development processes and managing bespoke finance strategies on behalf of our clients. We carefully manage every aspect of development, including acquisition, design, planning, and construction, to ensure our properties meet the highest standards of luxury, safety, and sustainability.

By implementing energy conservation measures, reducing waste and carbon emissions, and sourcing sustainable materials, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint. Additionally, we actively support local businesses, suppliers, and charities, contributing to the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of the communities where our establishments are located.

Capital & Finance

We leverage our extensive network of investors and lenders to create capital solutions that cater to the specific needs of our projects at each stage of development and operations. By focusing on enterprise value addition, cost margin analysis, profitability, and longevity, we ensure that our clients' investments yield robust and sustainable returns.

Our finance services include comprehensive financial analysis, strategic investment planning, and access to a range of financing options such as equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. We specialise in structuring deals to optimise capital efficiency, improve liquidity, and enhance shareholder value. Our team also offers guidance on risk management and financial compliance.

Team

Our Principals

Brian Clivaz

Brian Clivaz is a well-known figure in the hotel and restaurant world. His career began at The Dorchester Hotel working with Anton Mosimann. He trained in Paris at L’Hôtel Plaza Athénée and L’Hôtel Meurice. He was Duty Manager at the Mandarin Hyde Park Hotel and transferred to Dubai to help establish the Dubai International Hotel. He became MD of the Fourways Inn, Bermuda and then MD of Simpson’s-in-the-Strand.

He was the founding Director of Home House private members’ club and MD of Scott’s Restaurant, Mayfair. In 2005 he became MD of The Arts Club and oversaw its transformation into London’s most exclusive and fashionable private members’ club. In 2016 he opened Devonshire Club, a luxury private members’ club in the City of London. In 2018 he led the turnkey development of 6-7 Grosvenor Place into a private members’ club.

He is Chairman of L’Escargot restaurant, Soho; London’s oldest French restaurant, and former Chairman of Boulestin in St James’s and Motcombs in Belgravia. Brian is a Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman – The Worshipful Company of Cooks. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, Fellow of the Institute of Tourism, Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, Fellow of the Linnean Society, and former President of The Reunion des Gastronomes. He has a Hon. MBA from the University of London. He has been advisor to a number of private members’ clubs, including 50 St. James’s, the Café Royal, Keeper’s House, Royal Academy, 10 Trinity Square and 1880 Singapore (now The Nanson).

Haider Shah

Haider Shah is a finance and development professional specialising in private equity investments and international transactions across hospitality, real estate, energy, and infrastructure, with a track record spanning the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He structures project-enabling financing solutions, operating strategies, and strategic partnerships to create value for institutional investors in development projects and the restructuring of distressed assets.

Haider has developed, advised on, and financed hotels, private members' clubs, golf and marina resorts, residential projects, utility-scale power plants, and green fuel production facilities. His investment partners and clients have included Angelo Gordon, POSCO, Oman Investment Authority, Railpen, and several family offices. He has advised on international development and project finance in the power sector for British Solar Renewables, SolarReserve, Hanyang Corporation, and Korea Western Power.

He has served as advisor to government organisations on development finance, contributed to the drafting and legislative advocacy of national policies, and has acted as director, security trustee, and liquidator for investee companies in the UK and Luxembourg.

Together with Brian Clivaz, he co-led the acquisition, financing, planning permission, operational planning, construction, and sale of 6-7 Grosvenor Place, a £160 million project set to open in autumn 2026 as The Pembroke, London's largest private members' club.

He holds a BSc in Economic Science from the University of Manchester.

Projects

Our Projects

The Pembroke

Concept & Brand Development, Architectural & Interior Design, Project & Development Finance, Planning Permission & Community Liaison, Landlord & Use Consents, Construction Management, and Operational Plans