Real estate finance
Our Banking and Finance team are well versed in real estate finance transactions and offer unparalleled expertise in navigating the complexities of such transactions. We provide bespoke legal advice and support to both lenders and borrowers and regularly advise clients on both investment and development financing secured against all variety of real estate whether commercial, residential or rural estates.
The team has a deep understanding of all real estate asset classes, including office and business space, retail, industrial properties, hotels, student accommodation and build to rent. This expertise spans across all sectors including Living, Industrial & Logistics, Hotels and Healthcare.
£49 million refinancing of Chewton Glen
We advised London & Regional Hotels on the £49 million refinancing of Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, combining hotel sector expertise with specialist finance and real estate advice.
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Track record
Family office development finance
Forsters advised a family office on the financing aspects of a circa £400 million ultra-luxury West End hotel and linked apartments development. Our role included advising on the development financing and the transition to investment financing following practical completion.
International hotel portfolio financing
Forsters advised an international hotel group on a multi-currency facility of approximately €230 million supporting a hotel portfolio spanning multiple jurisdictions.
West End mixed-use refinancing
Forsters advised a corporate group on the £485 million refinancing of a major mixed-use development in the heart of London’s West End. The transaction remains the firm’s highest-value refinancing to date.
Greenwich Peninsula regeneration
Forsters acts for Knight Dragon on multiple financings supporting residential schemes across the continued redevelopment and regeneration of Greenwich Peninsula, one of London’s largest long-term regeneration projects.
The Haydon development financing
Forsters advised Pluto Finance on a £44.5 million facility provided to 4C Hotels Group in partnership with Regal London for the development of The Haydon, a landmark residential scheme in central London.
Residential development finance
Forsters advised OakNorth on a £70 million land acquisition and residential development financing, supporting the delivery of a significant residential development project.
Family office London portfolio financing
Forsters advised a family office on multiple financings ranging from £15 million to £60 million secured against a range of office and mixed-use assets across London.
Hotel and mixed-use refinancing
Forsters advised a family office on the refinancing of a circa £95 million central London mixed-use property comprising office accommodation, residential units and a boutique hotel.
Meet our team
Simon Collins
Partner, Head of Banking and Finance
Rowena Marshall
Partner, Banking and Finance
Colin Morgan
Partner, Banking and Finance
Helen Bravery
Counsel, Banking and Finance
Kirsty Childs
Counsel, Commercial Real Estate
Róisín Forde
Counsel, Banking and Finance
Mark Berry
Senior Associate, Banking and Finance
Catriona Hoyes
Senior Associate, Banking and Finance
Shalini Karunananda
Senior Associate, Banking and Finance
Zoe Oliver
Associate, Banking and Finance
Sonny Stewart
Associate, Banking and Finance
