Robert Fourt

This includes project co-ordination, strategic planning, financial analysis, feasibility studies and the funding of a wide range of schemes on behalf of public, private and corporate clients. I have provided advice on a variety of commercial and residential property throughout England and mainland Europe, previously managing our central European operations.

My experience has a strong transactional base. I have devised practical solutions to complex property issues and the subsequent structuring and negotiation of associated documentation. I have dealt with major acquisitions and disposals of real estate, joint ventures, land assembly and provided viability advice on large mixed-use development schemes.

In London, I have provided commercial, residential and affordable housing viability advice to, amongst others: Land Securities, Derwent London, Quintain, Berkeley Homes, Legal & General, Corporation of London, GLA, Royal Mail Group, McAleer & Rushe, Almacantar, Tishman Speyer, Westfield, Grosvenor Estate, Capital & Counties, Stanhope, and Regal Homes.

MY RECENT PROJECTS

• The Royal Bank of Scotland – I advised this client on the acquisition and structured financing of the National Car Park portfolio; Specifically, I devised and set up the investment and valuation model and subsequently undertook a detailed analysis focussing on the risk characteristics of the portfolio.
• Chelsea Football Club – I gave the client strategic advice relating to the viability of their relocation and acquisition strategy. This involved complex multi-phased modelling over a ten-year plus timeframe.
• Arbitration for British Telecom v. Telereal. – Acting on behalf of British Telecom, I produced expert reports concerning valuation and overage payments in connection with a legal agreement between the parties. These have included projects in the London Boroughs of Croydon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Islington, Camden, Southwark, Kingston, Richmond, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge, Haringey, Greenwich and City of London. I provided evidence at the arbitration.