Anthony Goodmaker

Anthony is a Partner who works in our Commercial Real Estate team. He trained with Forsters, joining in September 2012. He is now one of our joint training principals.

Why did you choose Forsters?

Everything I researched about the firm sounded positive and I felt it would be a good match for my personality and work ethic. Needless to say I got my application off as soon as possible, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Why did you decide to qualify into Commercial Real Estate?

Forsters has a great reputation for its property work, and that is apparent across all of our departments. Commercial Real Estate is at the centre of it all and is the heartbeat of the firm. I was attracted to the department by the responsibility they give to juniors, the relationships you build with your clients, and the fact that you get to interact with nearly every other department through work-related matters.

What does a normal day at Forsters consist of?

A normal day for me, as a junior in Commercial Real Estate involves a lot of emails and phone calls, and therefore a lot of client contact, which is one of the best parts of the job. The work consists of drafting a variety of documents, negotiating the terms of lettings and sales and carrying out due diligence for purchases, as well as the general on-going management of our clients' property portfolios.

What is Forsters like socially?

Needless to say the social side of work is great. There are regular firm-wide events attended by people who work in a variety of jobs across Forsters. I love the sporting side of things too - playing football, softball and cricket for the firm.

Finally, what three words would you use to describe Forsters?

Collaborative, social and growing

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