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Forsters’ results show double digit growth

Forsters has recorded a 13% increase in fees and similar increase in profits in the year to 31 March 2012.  Fees were up from £25m to £28m, PEP was up by 11% to £403,000 and EPP (Earnings Per Partner) rose by 14% to £311,000. Commenting on ...
03/05/2012

Natasha Rees speaks at conference on enfranchisement & service charge disputes in the LVT

Forsters' property litigation partner, Natasha Rees, is speaking at CLT’s conference on enfranchisement and service charge disputes in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to be held in London on 14 June 2012. Natasha, head of Forsters award wi...
02/05/2012

Matthew Swainston appointed as Head of Commercial Property Group

Matthew Swainston is Forsters' new Head of Property.  He replaces Howard Gill, who steps down after nearly 10 years in the role.  Matthew has been a partner since 2005 and his practice includes investment and development work acting for ...
02/05/2012

Forsters acts on two lettings at Pembroke Building, Kensington Village, London, W14

Forsters LLP has acted on behalf of PG Media Services Limited in respect of the grant of two underleases at Pembroke Building forming part of the Kensington Village development in W14, for terms expiring in 2016. PG Media Services Limited have und...
30/04/2012

Forsters acts for The Crown Estate on sale of Eon House Piccadilly

Forsters Senior Partner, Guy Jordan, has acted for The Crown Estate in respect of the sale of Eon House, 138 Piccadilly.  Eon House is the home of Eon Productions, the company known for producing the James Bond film series, including the...
11/04/2012

Forsters acts on further letting at Ropemaker Place

The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, has completed a further lease in British Land's Ropemaker Place development in the City.  The 20 storey building is one of the City's most sustainable developmen...
04/04/2012

Four new partners for Forsters

Forsters today announces the appointment of four new partners with effect from 1 April. This brings the total number of partners at Forsters to 41.   The new partners are Victoria Towers, Andrew Parker, Lucy Barber and Chris Myers. Comm...
02/04/2012

Forsters acts for British Airways Pension Fund on Wagamama letting

Commercial property partner Magnus Hassett has acted on a letting on behalf of long-standing client, British Airways Pension Fund, at Water's Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham.  The lease to Wagamama Limited is for a 25 year term. Wagamama ...
30/03/2012

Forsters acts on letting for Rockspring Hanover PUT

Commercial property partner Magnus Hassett has acted on the letting of Unit 8 The Pavillion, Queen's Square, Crawley on behalf of Rockspring Hanover PUT.   The lease to PoundWorld Retail Limited completed on 28 March 2012.  Pou...
28/03/2012

Four Forsters private client partners selected as leaders in their field for Chambers Global 2012 edition

Four Forsters private client partners have been selected by Chambers to appear as leaders in their field in the 2012 edition of Chambers Global 2012 - The World's Leading Lawyers for Business. They are: Carole CookPatrick HarneyDavid Robins...
19/03/2012

Forsters acts for Opus Land on £14m parcel hub development

Commercial property partner Martin Halling has acted for developer Opus Land in respect of a development agreement with The Alternative Parcels Company Limited (APC) , the UK's largest next day delivery network.  Opus Land will develop a...
19/03/2012

Ann Northover shortlisted in prestigious Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2012

Forsters Head of Family Group, Ann Northover,  has been shortlisted in the category ”Woman of the Year” in the 2012 Citywealth Magic Circle Awards. The  winner will be announced at The Citywealth Magic Circle Awards Dinner on 10th...
14/03/2012

Forsters out in force at The Lawyer 2B Year 12 Careers Day

Three Forsters partners, Sarah Cook, Emily Exton and Peter Golden and trainee Lorna Thomson participated in the 5th Lawyer 2B Year 12 Careers Day at BPP Business School on 8 March. The event run by Lawyer 2B and BPP Law School,  is designed...
13/03/2012

Forsters MIPIM dinner - Wednesday 7 March 2012

The Forsters team will be hosting a dinner at MIPIM 2012 on Wednesday 7 March 2012 for property industry clients and contacts. Forsters Attendees: Andrew Crabbie Howard Gill Matthew Swainston Eugene McMahon Guests Andrew Vaughan –...
07/03/2012

Forsters MIPIM Lunch - Thursday 8 March 2012

The Forsters team will be hosting a lunch at MIPIM 2012 on Thursday 8 March 2012  for property industry clients and contacts. Forsters Attendees: Andrew Crabbie Howard Gill Matthew Swainston Eugene McMahon Guests: Rob Nelson – Do...
07/03/2012

Forsters at IHIF 2012

Forsters will be fielding a team of 4 at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin.  Please get in touch if you would like to meet up next week 5-7th March 2012.  Contact details: Penny Elliott M + 44...
29/02/2012

More Citywealth Leaders than ever for Forsters

Sixteen Forsters partners have been selected by Citywealth as leaders in their field.  The 2012 list has been published today and those included are named below. This represents an outstanding achievement, both for the individual lawyers...
29/02/2012

Forsters strengthens corporate group with appointment of Craig Thompson

Craig Thompson has joined Forsters as a corporate partner.  Craig was previously a corporate partner at Howard Kennedy and prior to that at Olswang. Craig’s experience includes structuring and transactional advice to private companies, fami...
29/02/2012

Forsters acts on relocation of Mallett plc to Ely House, Dover Street

Forsters have acted on the acquisition of new premises for renowned antiques specialists Mallett Plc and on the related disposal of their old premises on New Bond Street.  Mallett Plc have taken a new lease from Glenalla Properties Holdings L...
23/02/2012

Forsters acts on £3.5m sales for Rockspring

Forsters has acted on the sale of two petrol filling stations let to Somerfield Stores Limited (trading as the Co-op).  The filling stations are both let on 15 year leases from 2006 at current rents of £124,454.00 per annum and £165,750.00 pe...
20/02/2012