Natasha Rees speaks at LEASE Annual Conference 2013
Forsters’ head of leasehold enfranchisement, partner Natasha Rees, is speaking at the LEASE Annual Conference on 21 May 2013.
Read moreCourt of Appeal rules that a shop with a flat above does not constitute a "house"
Stuart Henley & Anr v Emmanuel Cohen [2013]
The Court of Appeal has further reduced the scope of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 by ruling that a shop with a residential flat above does not constitute a “house”.
Read moreForsters delivers impressive annual results for the third year running
Forsters has seen strong growth across the business for the third year running in spite of challenging market conditions.
The firm has reported an impressive increase in fee income, with fee income up 16% year on year. Fees are up ahead of budget from £28 million to £32.5 million.
Read moreForsters expands leading client practices with two new partner appointments
Forsters strengthens its Private Client and Real Estate teams with two partner promotions.
Read moreForsters acts for tenants in complex case relating to "serviced apartments" and qualification under the enfranchisement legislation
David Smith and Jonathan Dennis v Jafton Properties Ltd [2013]
The decision related to a block in Clerkenwell that was converted a number of years ago into loft style apartments. Two of the flats were let to Mr Smith and two to Mr Dennis. At the date of the claim the apartments were being sub-let to a company that used them as “serviced apartments” .
Read moreJonathan Ross shortlisted for "The Chambers 100"
Jonathan Ross, Forsters head of property litigation, has been shortlisted for the new Chambers 100, “a ranking of the UK's top 100 business lawyers, the crème de la crème – ranked according to their legal capability and the service they provide to their clients” The shortlist of nominees for the 100 is drawn from all the main commercial areas of practi
Read moreForsters advises Rockspring on Milton Keynes development funding
Forsters has acted on behalf of a Fund managed by Rockspring Property Investment Managers in relation to the £12.27m forward funding of a supermarket development in Milton Keynes. Frontier Estates is Rockspring's development partner for the project.
Read moreForsters has proudly collaborated with Durham Law School to establish the Forsters Prize in Land Law
Durham Law School has announced the introduction of a new examination prize to their existing prizes and scholarships portfolio. The Forsters Prize in Land Law is an annual examination prize established by Forsters LLP. Under the terms of the prize, the top three students based on exam performance will receive financial prizes of £1,200 (1st place), £600 (2nd place) and £200 (3rd place).
Read moreSupreme Court's judgment in Daejan Investments Ltd is good news for landlords
The Supreme Court has today handed down its decision in the case of Daejan Investments Ltd v Benson & Others [2013]. The Court has overruled the decisions of the LVT, the Upper Tribunal and the Court of Appeal by granting Daejan Investments Ltd, the landlord, dispensation from the consultation requirements under Section 20 of the LTA 1985.
Read moreForsters acts on letting at new King's Cross development
Forsters has advised Hoare Lea in relation to the completion of a lease of part of the Western Transit Shed. Hoare Lea are the first commercial occupier to move into the 67 acre King's Cross development scheme. The building features a brand new N1C postcode.