John Forbes Consulting LLP
JF
Financial Advisors
John Forbes Consulting LLP
39, London SE1 2BZ
# John Forbes Consulting LLP
John Forbes Consulting is an independent advisory firm specialising in real estate investment management, founded by John Forbes following his 25-year tenure leading PwC's real estate practice. Based in London SE1, the firm provides expert guidance to institutional investors, fund managers and others operating within the real estate sector.
The consultancy addresses complex strategic challenges across operational, regulatory and governance dimensions. Forbes brings deep institutional knowledge to fund structuring and product development, assisting clients through project management and launch execution. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of real estate investment vehicles, from conception through implementation.
A key differentiator is Forbes' availability for independent board representation. He serves as a non-executive director and sits on supervisory and advisory boards for funds and real estate companies, providing external scrutiny and governance oversight that institutional clients increasingly require.
The firm also offers independent representation services, where Forbes acts as an external voice on governance matters—valuable for fund managers and investors seeking objective counsel separate from internal stakeholders. This independence is fundamental to the practice; Forbes positions himself as an unaffiliated advisor rather than a captive consultant.
The business demonstrates credibility through active industry engagement. Forbes regularly speaks at sector events and contributes to leading publications such as IPE Real Assets, maintaining visibility within institutional real estate circles. His newsletter and mailing list facilitate ongoing thought leadership distribution to clients and prospects.
John Forbes Consulting is an independent advisory firm specialising in real estate investment management, founded by John Forbes following his 25-year tenure leading PwC's real estate practice. Based in London SE1, the firm provides expert guidance to institutional investors, fund managers and others operating within the real estate sector.
The consultancy addresses complex strategic challenges across operational, regulatory and governance dimensions. Forbes brings deep institutional knowledge to fund structuring and product development, assisting clients through project management and launch execution. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of real estate investment vehicles, from conception through implementation.
A key differentiator is Forbes' availability for independent board representation. He serves as a non-executive director and sits on supervisory and advisory boards for funds and real estate companies, providing external scrutiny and governance oversight that institutional clients increasingly require.
The firm also offers independent representation services, where Forbes acts as an external voice on governance matters—valuable for fund managers and investors seeking objective counsel separate from internal stakeholders. This independence is fundamental to the practice; Forbes positions himself as an unaffiliated advisor rather than a captive consultant.
The business demonstrates credibility through active industry engagement. Forbes regularly speaks at sector events and contributes to leading publications such as IPE Real Assets, maintaining visibility within institutional real estate circles. His newsletter and mailing list facilitate ongoing thought leadership distribution to clients and prospects.
Services offered
Strategic consultancyFund structuringProduct developmentFund launch project managementNon-executive director servicesIndependent board representationGovernance advisoryRegulatory and compliance guidance