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We are one of London's leading Construction practices with particular expertise in real estate development. Our highly capable team specialises in advising clients from the inception of a development project to its conclusion. We also have a wealth of experience in relation to construction dispute resolution.In addition, we assist clients whenever a dispute arises during the construction process or following completion. We are regularly called on to provide advice on issues such as delay, loss and expense, defects and contract variations.
Our team delivers consistently high-quality, commercial advice. Our extensive knowledge of real estate development and our close relationship with our market-leading Real Estate practice enables us to anticipate the requirements of funders and other end users when drafting and negotiating construction documents.
We have extensive experience advising clients with respect to complex and high value development schemes including town centre and out of town regeneration, commercial, retail, sports, residential and mixed use developments, student accommodation, hotels, infrastructure and site remediation. We routinely advise clients in respect of letters of intent, pre-construction services agreements and other contractual arrangements to be put in place before works commence on site. We act for a wide range of clients including developers, funds and other institutional investors, occupiers and high net worth individuals.
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Forsters advised Octopus Real Estate on the development funding of multiple care home properties.
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Forsters have taken the time to understand the fluidity and complexity of the project.
Forsters is an excellent firm with a responsive, pragmatic and commercially conscious construction legal department.
Forsters' construction team are client-focused, and they stand out for their adoption of a solutions-based approach which finds innovative and pragmatic answers to problems.
Forsters have taken the time to understand the fluidity and complexity of the project.
Forsters is an excellent firm with a responsive, pragmatic and commercially conscious construction legal department.
Forsters' construction team are client-focused, and they stand out for their adoption of a solutions-based approach which finds innovative and pragmatic answers to problems.
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Sarah Cook routinely advises on contracts and other construction documentation for major development projects, including residential, commercial and retail schemes.
Sarah provided invaluable support for our team. She has always ensured we have everything we need.
Sarah is a highly impressive lawyer and is enjoyable to work with.
Sarah is a very strong operator and always works with us to understand the issue. She delivers results consistently and quickly for our clients without compromising on the commercial outcomes.
Sarah is an outstanding lawyer and a thoroughly decent human being.
It's safe to say that Sarah goes above and beyond to make sure that the client has a full understanding, can make informed decisions and is comfortable.
Andrew Parker routinely advises developers in relation to contentious construction matters arising out of various property developments, including hotels and student accommodation. He has a strong understanding of claims concerning substantial defects, including cladding issues.
Andrew is wonderful to work with. He is calm, measured and proactive.
Andrew is approachable, readily available and has a strong understanding of our needs.
His specialist knowledge and pragmatism are extremely valuable.
Andrew has a very good level of experience and capability balanced with commercial awareness.
Andrew will always provide a high quality of service and advice.
Emily Holdstock focuses her practice on resolving non-contentious issues. She advises both contractors and developers on the full range of construction and engineering contracts, and has noteworthy experience assisting with logistics, hospitality and residential developments.
Emily is pragmatic, commercial and an excellent communicator.
Emily provides clear and direct advice.
Emily is very diligent, innovative and approachable.
Richard Spring is based in the firm's London office. He regularly assists with the negotiation of construction contracts and professional appointments for hospitality, residential and logistics developments.
Richard goes above and beyond the legal. He really cares about our business and our needs, and his performance reflects his commitment to help us.
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Build to Rent
Cladding
Funds
Hotels and Leisure
Industrial and logistics
Occupiers
Offices and business space
Retail
Student accommodation