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Forsters LLP

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Well-regarded for its ability find ‘solutions to complex situations or dilemmas’, the corporate team at Forsters LLP advises clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, technology, biotech, real estate, employment and leisure. The practice is headed up by Stuart Hatcher, who possesses the capabilities to advise across the full range of domestic and international corporate law issues, including M&A, venture capital, private equity and other shareholder investments.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They understand big deals and little deals and the client's needs going into them. They have a good price point for billing, adjusting to meet the deal numbers. A very good experience from a knowledge of the industry and efficiency of service.'
  • 'Dearbhla Quigley is truly phenomenal. She is practical, down to earth, with a deep understanding of sophisticated deals and financial instruments. The value proposition on fees is profound - we will use them any day, all day.'
  • 'The team is always commercially thinking along and helps to finding solutions to complex situations or dilemmas.'

Work highlights

  • Advised Artfarm Group (owned by private clients Iwan and Manuela Wirth) to acquire the Groucho Club in Soho.
  • Advised Tungsten Properties, (a property development company) which is a long-standing client of our top ranked Commercial Real Estate practice, on its high-value joint venture with BC Partners, a leading alternative investment manager.
  • Advised Campari Group, the international drinks business, on its investment in a brand incubator (Catalyst Spirits) to create and develop a series of new alcoholic beverage products in the market.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stuart Hatcher

Other key lawyers

Craig Thompson, Dearbhla Quigley, Christine Dubignon, Alastair Laing, Naomi Trinh