Real Estate: £50-150 million
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
About
Provided by Forsters
With one of the largest dedicated real estate practices in the market, our team of over 120 lawyers has an outstanding reputation for delivering a high quality and seamless service to our clients. We pride ourselves on our partner-led service dealing with complex issues and working closely with our clients throughout an asset life-cycle.
Our clients comprise institutional investors, private and publicly quoted property companies, funders, developers, occupiers, rural and urban estates, charities, high net worth individuals and landowners involved in all types of commercial real estate matters.We have established ourselves as one of the go-to firms for overseas investors seeking to enter or consolidate their activity in the UK market. Our combined core strengths of property and wealth management allow us to provide a fully integrated service to private and institutional investors.
Our sophisticated client base expects comprehensive tailored advice across all real estate services delivered at a consistently high level. We have strength and expertise whether advising on a high value investment asset, complex mixed use development projects, joint ventures and other corporate structures or a large corporate's occupational requirements. It is our breadth and depth of experience that sets us apart from our rivals.
Chambers Review
Forsters advises a number of leading real estate funds, offering expertise in all kinds of investment transactions while also handling development matters, including sizeable residential schemes. The team represents developers, investors and landlords in relation to retail property concerns and also has notable expertise in handling matters related to the logistics sector. The firm continues to advise the Crown Estate on a range of matters concerning its London property portfolio.
Work Highlights
- Forsters represented a joint venture of General Projects and Neo Capital in the development of the Royal Albert Docks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are bright and want to get the deal done on the best terms possible."
"They are bright and want to get the deal done on the best terms possible."
Notable Practitioners
Smita Edwards is senior partner at Forsters and has deep expertise in real estate. She continues to assist clients with development and investment across a range of asset classes, including retail, leisure, office and student accommodation buildings.
"Smita is excellent on all fronts. She is particularly strong on the more complicated matters. She is engaging and a strong and confident negotiator."
Victoria Towers has noted expertise in commercial real estate development, with particular experience working on matters concerning logistics and industrial sites.
"Victoria is great at identifying and resolving problems on complex projects and is hard-working and tenacious."
Katherine Ekers has a rising reputation for her real estate practice, which sees her representing developers and investors on a wide range of transactions. She has particular expertise in matters concerning office property.
Ranked Lawyers at
Forsters
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Forsters
Amy France
Andrew Crabbie
Andrew Denye
Anthony Goodmaker
Ben Brayford
Glenn Dunn
Helen Streeton
Howard Gill
Jade Capper
Jonathan Preece
Magnus Hassett
Nichola Padget
Owen Spencer
Peter Selwyn
Ronan Ledwidge
Clients
Provided by Forsters
LaSalle Investment Management
Notting Hill Genesis
BA Pension Fund (via their asset manager, BlackRock)
Knight Dragon Developments Limited
Mayfair Capital
PLP
Patrizia
Schroders
The Crown Estate
Industries
Provided by Forsters
Build to Rent
Cladding
Funds
Hotels and Leisure
Industrial and logistics
Occupiers
Offices and business space
Retail
Student accommodation