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Forsters represent Elsevier in HQ sale and new letting

Forsters advised Elsevier in relation to the sale of their long-term UK HQ in Kidlington, Oxford and associated relocation into new premises.

Part of the FTSE 100 RELX Group plc, Elsevier is an academic publishing company specializing in scientific, technical, and medical content.

Jo Edwards joins ITV’s Lorraine alongside ‘Mother Pukka’ founder Anna Whitehouse to share her top tips for a good divorce on so-called ‘divorce day’

Head of Family, Jo Edwards, made a further appearance on ITV’s Lorraine to share her advice for married couples considering a divorce at the start of the year (traditionally the busiest time of the year for couples making enquiries about separation). Jo stressed the importance of not rushing into a divorce after a difficult holiday period but taking time to reflect, consider counselling, and seeking some initial legal advice.

Fearn v Tate named as top property case of 2023 by EG

In their countdown of top 10 property law cases of 2023 EG awarded the Christmas number 1 spot to Fearn v Tate, calling it one of the most high-profile cases of the century.

Natasha Rees, Senior Partner at Forsters, was the lead lawyer advising the leaseholders, with Sarah Heatley, working with Tom Weekes KC and Richard Moules of Landmark Chambers.

Forsters advises Fiera Real Estate UK and Wrenbridge on the acquisition of an urban logistics development site in Waltham Cross

Forsters has advised Fiera Real Estate (“Fiera”) and Wrenbridge on the acquisition of a 2.6-acre site in Waltham Cross for the proposed development of a new 60,473 sq.ft. urban logistics scheme with a GDV of £25m.

Nicholas Jacob and James Brockhurst to speak at the STEP Bermuda Conference 2023

Private Client Partners, Nicholas Jacob and James Brockhurst will be speaking at the STEP Bermuda Conference taking place on 29-30 November 2023.

This conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners from around the globe to for two days of unparalleled networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic insights.

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Emma Gillies to chair Informa Connect’s Transatlantic Wealth & Estate Planning Conference 2023

Private Client Partner, Emma Gillies, will be chairing Informa Connect’s ‘Transatlantic Wealth & Estate Planning Conference’ taking place on November 7 in London.

The conference, targeting advisors of internationally mobile clients, will focus on how to navigate the most complex transatlantic arrangements for private clients. Covering topics including:

James Brockhurst to speak on family offices at the Global Partnership Family Office European Conference 2023

Private Client Partner, James Brockhurst, has been invited to join the expert panel at the Global Partnership Family Office (‘GPFO’) European Conference 2023, held at the Royal Society London, to an audience of representatives from global family offices.

Forsters acts for Bridges and Wrenbridge on the preletting of three logistics units in Aylesford

The Industrial and Logistics team at Forsters has acted for longstanding clients Wrenbridge and Bridges Fund Management on pre-letting of three units at ‘Click Aylesford’ (as reported in React News). The pre-letting comprises 95,000 sq ft of the 300,000 sq ft scheme, where practical completion is expected in summer 2024.

Forsters act for Mack-Brooks Exhibitions on lease regear

Forsters advised Mack-Brooks Exhibitions in relation to the regear of the lease of premises in St Albans.

MBE, which is part of RELX Group plc, is a leading international organiser business-to-business events.