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Forsters LLP

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Specialising in large-scale urban regeneration projects in the capital, Forsters LLP is recommended for its ‘pragmatic advice’. Victoria Du Croz leads the practice and is adept at infrastructure related agreements, as well as s106 agreements. Matthew Evans is knowledgeable of BTR, logistics, and retail projects, while Alice Gordon-Finlayson is well versed in infrastructure agreements.
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  • ‘They are able to provide pragmatic advice which is appropriately tailored to the context and need of the query.’

  • ‘They are excellent at planning law and due diligence, they are reactive and provide advice in a timely manner.’

  • ‘They find solutions to complex issues and seek to make the process as simple as possible.’

  • ‘Matthew Evans is always responsive, helpful, and can advise on the most complex questions. He has a full understanding of case law and builds good relationships with officers and clients.’

  • ‘Matthew Evans and Alice Gordon-Finlayson are both incredibly responsive, helpful, and go above and beyond to address queries.’

Key clients

  • Mount Anvil and Newlon Housing Trust Joint Venture
  • Warner Bros
  • Knight Dragon
  • AP Colmore Gate
  • British Airways Pension Fund
  • Danescroft (PCDF IV Swindon) LLP
  • Blackrock UK Pension Fund
  • Notting Hill Genesis
  • The London Tunnels PLC
  • London George Unit Trust

Work highlights

  • Advising the joint venture between Mount Anvil and Newlon Housing Trust on all planning matters relating to the extensive estate regeneration of the Barnsbury Estate in Islington.
  • Advising on the £8.4bn regeneration of Greenwich Peninsula on behalf of Knight Dragon, the master developer behind the scheme.
  • Advising British Airways Pension Fund Trustees Ltd in connection with the planning aspects of a £1bn+ development located by the Regent’s Canal in Camden.

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Leading partners

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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