England - London • Private client
Forsters LLP
Forsters LLP fields an experienced team, which receives a steady stream of instructions from grant makers, operating charities and organisations in the public sector; other key clients include commercial clients and philanthropists. It has specialist US/UK law expertise to assist individuals and companies with structuring charities and bequests. The group is also known for its work with wealthy individuals advising on the establishment of charities and making donations. Neasa Coen has a solid reputation in the market for her work on social impact investments. Fiona Smith is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Forsters is my go-to firm for private client matters. In this case, I required some discrete advice. Forsters' charities expert, Neasa Coen, rapidly appreciated the issue and proposed a solution which the trustees were content to adopt'.
‘Neasa Coen excelled in the advice she gave and her communications with all parties concerned, notably the Charities Commission'.
‘Very good private client support, both tactically and strategically’.
‘Proactive. Easy to collaborate with’.
‘Neasa Coen is very switched on to the important legal and commercial challenges faced by the charities sector. Particularly her knowledge around impact and sustainable investment. She is incredibly bright and friendly, and always willing to have a conversation'.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Neasa Coen, Fiona Smith