Forsters LLP specialises in urban regeneration planning and is led by Victoria Du Croz, who advises on a wide range of complex planning issues. The team also includes recently promoted partner Matthew Evans, who advises both public and private clients on development processes, and Alice Gordon-Finlayson.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Solid, reliable team.’
  • ‘Matthew Evans has been a great advocate for Forsters and the profession generally.'

  • ‘Victoria Du Croz and Alice Gordon-Finlayson’s experience in advising on large strategic developments has been invaluable on our projects. They are commercial, proactive and great to work with.’

  • 'The team is approachable, wholly professional and provides excellent no-nonsense and importantly, reliable advice when we need it.'

  • 'Victoria Du Croz and Alice Gordan-Finlayson have consistently supported our practice and clients by offering excellent advice that is relevant and wholly reliable. Their ability to understand exactly what is required and to provide it in a useable and appropriate manner never fails to impress me.'

Key clients

  • Mount Anvil and Newlon Housing Trust
  • Warner Bros.
  • Knight Dragon
  • British Airways Pension Fund (via BlackRock as external asset managers)
  • Blackrock UK Pension Fund
  • Notting Hill Genesis
  • The London Tunnels PLC
  • Crabtree Manorway South LLP
  • Citystyle Fairview VQ LLP
  • Fairview New Homes
  • Cheshire West & Chester Borough Council
  • Obsidian Strategic Asset Management

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.

Alice Gordon-Finlayson

Practice head

Victoria Du Croz

Other key lawyers

Matthew Evans; Alice Gordon-Finlayson