In our first episode, Magnus Hassett, Partner at Forsters and Co-Head of Industrial and Logistics, is joined by David Elvy, Head of Future Freight Strategy at the Department for Transport, and Matthew Evans, counsel in Forsters’ Planning team.  Together, they take a closer look at the Department for Transport’s Future of Freight plan, with a particular focus on the role and impact of the planning system.

Commercial Real Estate – Outside the Box – The Future of Freight – Episode 1

In the second episode of our Outside the Box podcast, we look at market challenges and opportunities for the industrial and logistics real estate sector.  Miri Stickland, Forsters’ Head of Knowledge is joined by Magnus Hassett, Partner and Head of Industrial and Logistics at Forsters, and Ben Sleath, Equity partner at DTRE.   Together they discuss how has the industrial and logistics market has progressed in 2023 and Ben Sleath shares his views on occupier demand and rental growth and where the opportunities might be in 2024.

Commercial Real Estate – Outside the Box –– Episode 2

In the third episode of our Outside the Box podcast, we look at sustainability challenges in the Industrial and Logistics sector.  

Miri Stickland, Forsters’ Head of Knowledge is joined by Victoria Towers, Partner at Forsters and Co-Head of Industrial and Logistics, and Jessica Pilz, Head of Sustainable Investing, Private Markets at Fiera Capital.   With the sector committed to meeting net zero targets by 2050, UK investors and developers have highlighted the need for further assistance from Government.  

We discuss how recent announcements from Rishi Sunak weakening net zero policies will impact the sector, how pressure is mounting and where meaningful gains can be made.

Commercial Real Estate – Outside the Box – ESG-volution – Episode 3

- As the real estate industry transitions towards a net zero world, where are the different sectors on that journey? As we move into 2024 and an Olympic year, Forsters are set to explore that question, looking at how the sectors are embracing the net zero challenge. In our first podcast, we take a cross-sector approach in conversation with Rob Wall,  Assistant Director of Sustainability and Tax Policy at the British Property Federation. What is the state of play in terms of regulation?

The Sector Race to Net Zero – a cross-sector regulatory perspective

We all recognise the real estate industry is shifting towards net zero, but where are the different sectors at on their journey?  
In the second of our Race to Net Zero podcast series we set out to explore this question, taking a fund level perspective with Ben Lonsdale, Director of ESG at Patrizia, and Edward Glass, Senior Associate in Forsters’ Commercial Real Estate team. Together, we delve into the different decarbonisation pathways parties are considering, discuss whether green regulation can help drive change, and understand the importance of the S in ESG.

The Sector Race to Net Zero – a fund level perspective

As we progress towards a greener future, the real estate industry faces many changes and new challenges. Today, we dive into the first of a two-part special that looks closely at wildlife and its new place in the planning system.

Hosted by Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer, Louise Irvine, we take a look at Biodiversity Net Gain with Charlie Croft, Senior Associate in Forsters’ Commercial Real Estate team, and Sophie Smith, Associate in our Planning team. Together, we look at the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements outlined in the planning process, and how these obligations will impact developers.

Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain: part one – developers

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