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Patrick Harney to speak at Vie Private Placement Life Insurance Conference

Head of Private Client, Patrick Harney, will speak at the Vie International Financial Services Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) Conference, on 20 September 2018.

Four partners to attend IBA Annual Conference Rome 2018

Forsters will be attending the IBA Annual Conference Rome 2018 - the largest and most prestigious event for international lawyers.

Forsters advise Sony Pictures on London HQ relocation

Forsters has advised Sony Pictures Entertainment (“Sony Pictures”) on the pre-letting of 77,200 sq ft of office space at Derwent London’s Brunel Building in Paddington, London.

Government proposes radical changes to leasehold law

On 19th July the Government released details of their new proposal to provide a fairer deal for leasehold owners. An independent legal body is developing a range of measures to make the enfranchisement process easier and cheaper for leaseholders.

Forsters advises long standing client Greybull Capital in respect of British Steel financing

Greybull Capital acquired British Steel, a £1.4 billon turnover UK-based steel manufacturer, in June 2016. During the last two years the business has experienced significant growth. Greybull Capital has secured £90 million of asset-backed financing as part of its long-term strategy for British Steel.

Rockspring acquires eye-opening central London office asset

Forsters has advised clients of Rockspring Property Investment Managers LLP, a Patrizia company, in relation to the purchase of a mixed use office and hospital building.

Forsters advise on speculative logistics development

Forsters has advised Wrenbridge, on behalf of the Palmer Capital Development Fund IV, in relation to a joint venture arrangement with the owner of a site in Basildon for the redevelopment of that site into a new 223,000 sq ft warehouse scheme.

A planning application for the £35 million speculative development is due to be submitted in July for a three-unit scheme.

Forsters advises the Crown Estate on JLL HQ acquisition

Forsters has advised the Crown Estate on the acquisition of the long leasehold interest in 30 Warwick Street, London W1 in a joint venture arrangement with Norges Bank Real Estate Management. The purchase price was £115 million, with the Crown Estate acquiring a 75% interest and Norges the remaining 25%. The Crown Estate also owns the freehold title and will be asset managing the building.

Bespoke Hotels acquires the Mill Hotel in Chester

Forsters' highly regarded Hotels team has recently acted for long-standing client Bespoke Hotels on its long term lease of the Mill Hotel in Chester, following its recent sale.

Forsters advise Bespoke Hotels on four new leases

Forsters has advised longstanding client, Bespoke Hotels, on the management and operation of four luxury regional hotels owned by the Singaporean based Fragrance Group.