Forsters LLP is experienced in advising overseas investors on their entry into the UK market, acting on matters relating to logistics, senior living and purpose-built student accommodation assets. Magnus Hassett and Victoria Towers, both experts on industrial and logistics matters, spearhead the practice. Andrew Denye is very adept at advising clients on retail assets. Katherine Ekers supports clients with office transactions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Forsters are highly experienced at property development funding and investment sale transactions. With their multidisciplinary practice, they are able to resource and advise on complex transactions.'

  • 'Forsters are prepared to provide genuine advice to clients. Ultimately, their commercial style takes some pressure off the client in terms of time and detail. ’
  • 'High quality team with very strong market knowledge and focus on delivery. The quality and availability of senior teams is exceptional.'

  • ‘Katherine Ekers is highly experienced at funding and investment sale transactions.’

Key clients

  • abrdn
  • Consolidated Developments
  • Fiera Real Estate
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • Lazari
  • Octopus Real Estate
  • Patrizia
  • Q Investment Partners
  • Savills Investment Management
  • Wrenbridge

Work highlights

  • Advising Knight Dragon, a leading property investor, in relation to the £8.4 billion scheme to redevelop Greenwich Peninsula.
  • Advising the buyer, Melford Capital, an entrepreneurial investor in UK real estate, in connection with its purchase of 5-9 Great Newport Street, situated between Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
  • Assisting Shakra Investments with the acquisition of the 1 Sovereign Square office building in Leeds.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Magnus Hassett, Victoria Towers

Other key lawyers

Andrew Denye, Katherine Ekers