Forsters LLP is engaged exclusively by tenants, acting for a stellar roster of domestic and international clients across its comprehensive corporate occupier practice. The team is also noted for its technology, media, banking, and professional service sector capabilities. The group is headed up by Glenn Dunn, who is recognised for his corporate headquarters relocations and lease portfolio management proficiencies. Other key figures include Owen Spencer, who offers tenant advisory services and knowledge of corporate relocations, and Lorna Dolan, who is noted for a far-reaching practice which extends to headquarters transactions, new leases, and portfolio management.
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Testimonials
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‘Glenn Dunn at Forster's is a very commercially minded lawyer who gets deals done.’
‘Forsters were recommended to us for their expertise in this field, and we were not disappointed. Glenn and his team handled our transaction with care utilising their deep skill set and knowledge to deliver a good result for us.’
‘Owen Spencer is an excellent lawyer with whom we have now worked on several matters. Owen is our go-to person in the field of commercial property and uses his deep skill set and knowledge to bring about a positive result for us each time.’
‘They understand our business very well, they are responsive and very focused on meeting our key priorities.’
‘Both Glenn Dunn and Owen Spencer are very professional, they know what is important to us as a business, they make themselves available to deal with any issues and deliver an excellent level of service.’
‘Every individual from the firm was nice to work with. They took the time to make sure I understood the process.’
Key clients
- Netflix
- Sony Pictures
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- McDonald’s Restaurants
- RELX Group
- Publicis Groupe
- MUFG Bank
- Warner Music
- Future plc
- Gulf International Bank (UK)
- Telstra Corporation
- Left Bank Pictures
Work highlights
Acting for an international streaming service in relation to their entire UK real estate footprint, totalling over 1 million square feet of occupied space.
Acting for a global film and media organisation on the more than 640,000 sq ft expansion of its UK studios, on a significant and complex freehold acquisition to support the studio operation as well as across its UK real estate HQ, office, and retail portfolio.
Acting for a European government in relation to the relocation of its UK embassy consulate and chancellery into 30,000 sq ft of newly refurbished space.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lorna Dolan
Practice head
Glenn Dunn
Other key lawyers
Owen Spencer; Lorna Dolan