Magnus Hassett > Forsters LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Forsters LLP
22 Baker Street
LONDON
W1U 3BW
England
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Work Department

Commercial real estate.

Position

Partner and Co-Head of Industrials & Logistics

Career

Magnus has experience in general commercial real estate with a mixture of investment development and occupier work.  He advises institutional clients and private investors on a broad range of commercial property transactions, including property development and funding.  Magnus also acts for investors and occupiers on the acquisition and disposal of commercial premises and associated management issues.

Magnus’ clients include funds, high net worth individuals (onshore and offshore), occupiers and property companies.

He qualified as a solicitor with Speechly Bircham in 2000 and joined Forsters in 2004. He became a partner at Forsters in 2010. Magnus is recognised as a leader in his field in Chambers directory.

Memberships

The Law Society; Commercial Real Estate Legal Association.

Education

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford; University of Liverpool/University of Bremen (1996 LLB Law and German).

Lawyer Rankings

London > Real estate > Commercial property: development

Forsters LLP assists clients across a wide range of asset classes, including office, logistics, residential, retail and mixed-use. Its residential experience includes alternative assets such as purpose-built student accommodation and senior living. The firm regularly advises on site acquisition and disposals, as well as forward funding matters. Industrial and logistics specialists Magnus Hassett and Victoria Towers lead the practice. Katherine Ekers is an expert on rights to light matters. Rowan Ledwidge is experienced in student accommodation developments.

London > Real estate > Commercial property: investment

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.