The team at Forbes Solicitors in Central Lancashire is well-placed to assist its roster of clients on a wide variety of commercial property matters. Richard Clithero oversees the team and has experience assisting with high-value sale, purchase and lease transactions as well as with secured lending matters. Helen Marsh‘s workload includes advising nationally-known retailers and restauranteurs on property transactions and lease agreements. Matthew Jones works with developers on construction and development projects. Joanna Dunstan is also recommended for her capabilities acting for landlords, tenants and retail clients. Mohassan Mehmood departed in February 2025.
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Key clients
- Plates Restaurant Limited t/a Plates London
- Six By Nico
- Søstrene Grene
- Chorley FC
- Collina Holdings Limited
- McDermott Homes
- Senator Group
- Plumbers’ Merchants
- Bolton Car Centre (BCC Cars)
- Kepak Group
Work highlights
Acted for the client regarding restaurant premises in the heart of Shoreditch.
Acted on behalf of the client in the sale of a development site comprising six residential dwellings with a total developed value of approximately £3.5m.
Handled the transfer of a portfolio of 10 leased sites as part of corporate hive up of the business of Lifting Gear, dealing with 10 different landlords and solicitors.
Practice head
Richard Clithero
Other key lawyers
Helen Marsh; Matthew Jones; Joanna Dunstan