Few businesses employ someone whose main role is to do their office relocation. The task requires multiple skill sets, attracting scrutiny from the boardroom to the post room, and may well fall to someone who has never done it before. If that’s the position you now find yourself in, you’ll be surprised how much time needs to be invested to get it right. It’s a stressful process which will demand a lot of focus on top of your usual job. This guide has been written to give you an overview of what to expect and when.
Forsters has one of the few dedicated occupier practices in the UK and our London-based team sits within a full-service real estate group of over 120 lawyers. We combine the specialist skills and market knowledge with the scale and support necessary to service any office relocation or portfolio management requirement.
Obviously, no written guide such as this can be considered a substitute for obtaining the appropriate professional support needed to deliver a successful project on time and on budget.
As well as acting on every type of office move for clients over the years, I’m also in the unique position of having effectively been both the client and lawyer in dealing with Forsters’ own office requirements over the past 15 years.
My number one piece of advice is to start early, have a clear plan and build a strong project team. Choosing the right people who can provide the right advice at the right time is crucial for success.
Meet our team

Glenn Dunn
Partner, Head of Corporate Occupiers and Tenants

Owen Spencer
Counsel, Commercial Real Estate

Lorna Dolan
Senior Associate, Commercial Real Estate

Giles Littlewood
Associate, Commercial Real Estate