We invest in, develop, and manage landmark destinations and platforms alongside leading global investors and brands.

A London-based investment platform with 11 years of Mediterranean development experience at its core.

Black Mountain Partners is a London-based investment platform focused on landmark mixed-use developments - typically hospitality led - across the United Kingdom, Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific and the United States.

Founded in 2018 by Oliver Corlette, founding Managing Director of Porto Montenegro, BMP brings capital, conviction and active operational involvement - as principal investor, development manager, board director or chairman - where our hospitality, real estate and capital-market experience can unlock disproportionate value alongside aligned partners.

A proven track record across development, repositioning and operation of destination assets.

Selected Projects

68 King William Street

City Of London, 2018-2022

Acquisition and repositioning of a former House of Fraser department store into a hospitality-led City of London asset, with Ares Management.

Larnaca Marina, Port & Waterfront

Cyprus, 2022-2023

Senior advisory to AroundTown AG on the 300,000 sqm port, marina and waterfront redevelopment of Larnaca, Cyprus.

DCI Advisors

London, 2026 onwards

Board Director of the London-listed holder of resort real estate across the Eastern Mediterranean - anchored by Kilada in the Greek Riviera.

Porto Montenegro

Montenegro, 2006-2017

Founding MD of the EUR 450m development of one of the leading superyacht destinations in the Mediterranean - from acquisition to a sovereign wealth exit.

Partners & Investors - Past & Present

BlackRock logo in black text on a white background.
Logos and text for 'Around Town SA' with a globe and swirl design.
Pimco logo in dark blue text on a white background
Logo of Arnault Groupe with a tree icon above the company name.
RIT Capital Partners plc logo with navy blue text on a white background.
Logo with a stylized planetary orbit and the word 'ARES' in uppercase letters.

Live engagements across London, the Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific.

Board Director - DCI Advisors Limited (LON:DCI)

2026 - present. Public markets

Elected to the board of DCI Advisors Limited, the AIM-listed holder of resort and mixed-use real estate across Greece, Croatia and Cyprus - anchored by Kilada in the Greek Riviera.


Central London commercial repositioning

Ongoing. Real estate

Active acquisition and repositioning of City of London commercial real estate, with planning and head lease re-gear underway alongside institutional partners.


Hospitality brand and development partnership

Ongoing. Hospitality

Active investments and partnerships with leading global hospitality operators on new developments and emerging brand platforms across the UK, Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific.


Board, Chairman & Operating Roles

Ongoing. Boards

Selectively open to Non-executive Director and Chairman roles where hospitality, real estate and capital markets experience can unlock value for aligned investors.

Building partnerships in places that matter.