The sizeable commercial property practice at Forsters LLP is reputed for its expertise in the industrial, retail, and student accommodation sectors. The practice is jointly overseen by Victoria Towers and Magnus Hassett, and Towers is knowledgeable on development transactions, asset management, and restructuring. Hassett enjoys over two decades of experience in commercial real estate and is well-versed in strategic land transactions and property disposals. Katherine Ekers and Ronan Ledwidge are other key team members.
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Testimonials
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‘They listen to client requests and translate them into transactions.’
‘A very well coordinated, and a widely experienced and knowledgeable professional team who have a true client-centric focus.'
'The team works closely with the client to ensure that even the most complex of situations are managed effectively.’
‘Very professional and timely in response - always available when needed, and can rationally work through the most complex of issues.'
Key clients
- PLP
- Q Investment Partners
- Knight Dragon
- Wrenbridge
- Fiera Real Estate UK
Work highlights
Advising PLP on its joint venture with Indurent to deliver a 645,0000 sq ft logistics development in a prime location in the East Midlands.
Acting on behalf of QIP in a joint venture with Hurlington Capital to develop an £80 million 299-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Woolwich, South-East London.
Acted for Knight Dragon in connection with its Greenwich Peninsula development – a 150-acre regeneration scheme with a project value in excess of £8.4 billion which will deliver 17,500 homes.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Victoria Towers; Magnus Hassett
Other key lawyers
Katherine Ekers; Ronan Ledwidge