England - London • Real estate
Forsters LLP
With ‘extensive knowledge’, Forsters LLP draws upon support of the firm’s construction, corporate and planning teams to advise an assortment of significant financial services, media, and retail occupiers. Head of the department Glenn Dunn is proficient in business real estate requirements, including corporate headquarters relocations and lease portfolio management. Sarah Cook leads the construction practice, Lorna Dolan is noted for her capabilities in HQ transactions, while the ’meticulous’ Owen Spencer is also highlighted.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Clear communication in outlining the associated challenges and risk within the transaction.’
- ‘The team provided a solution-based approach for a challenging/multifaceted transaction. The team were able to pull in the right resources when required which ultimately provided the best possible solution for us.’
- ‘Very extensive knowledge, with a wide team to support on all aspects of matters.’
- ‘Forsters are very responsive with very impressive turnaround timeframes. We have utmost confidence in the advice they provide.’
- ‘Both Owen Spencer and Glenn Dunn kept us up to date and appraised of all matters to conclude our business.’
- ‘Owen Spencer is meticulous and has the ability to convey complex legal matters in a very simple way.’
- ‘Owen Spencer was my day-to-day lead on the project and was available 24/7. He was patient in explaining the pathways and interactions across the multiple stakeholders involved.’
- ‘Owen Spencer is a great problem solver and has a lot of experience acting for corporate occupiers and film studios. He brings commercial nous and technical skills to a deal.’
Key clients
- Netflix
- Sony Pictures
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- McDonald’s Restaurants
- RELX Group
- Publicis Groupe
- MUFG Bank
- Warner Music
- Fujitsu Services
- Future plc
- Gulf International Bank (UK)
- Telstra Corporation
- Roxor Gaming
- Left Bank Pictures
- The Financial Conduct Authority
- Evolution Markets
Work highlights
- Acting on Forsters' own office relocation, consolidating its three existing Mayfair buildings into a single 50,000 square foot site at 22 Baker Street, London W1.
- Advising Warner Bros. Discovery on the significant expansion of their film studios at Leavesden to increase the number of sound stages by 50% as well as providing larger backlots.
- Acted for a FTSE listed private equity advisory business in relation to their HQ relocation within London.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Glenn Dunn