England - London • Real estate
Forsters LLP
Led by Lucy Barber, Forsters LLP’s residential practice is one of the largest in central London. It handles the full range of residential property matters, including large-scale developments, complex financings, and high-value sales and purchases in central London and across the UK. The agile team acts on behalf of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals. Helen Marsh is another name to note for her work on the full range of property matters, including landlord and tenant issues. Robert Barham has a wealth of experience in the purchase and sale of high-value residential property and mixed use assets. Charles Miéville is recognised for his work with private individuals in residential acquisitions and disposals – Miéville also works with clients who are investing, refinancing or developing residential property. Another core area of strength is working with banks on the enforcement of security over residential properties.
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Testimonials
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‘Forsters are very strong across multiple disciplines and work closely to deliver the best service for their clients. Strong communication which in my opinion is the most important!’.
‘Charlie Mieville is one of my go to conveyancing lawyers. I am very fussy over who I work with and introduce to my clients. I have worked with Charlie for many years and for many clients. He really is excellent and goes above and beyond'.
'Robert Barham also stepped in on the purchase of an off-market Grade II* listed house in Chelsea for a client of mine as Charlie was away, and was excellent throughout.’
‘Very knowledgeable, pro active in problem solving. Understand the important things for their clients.’
‘Dedicated, hands on team who always go the extra mile'.
‘I think the vast experience the staff at Fostsers LLP has is well known throughout the market. Their communication throughout the transaction is always excellent and does make them stand out for me when I compare with other firms'.
‘Lucy Barber has exceptional knowledge of property Law and vast experience in all levels of transactions. The main thing that stood out was how approachable she was during the transaction. She always made time to communicate with me throughout and was able to flag up and resolve a few issues which other solicitors might well have folded on'.
- 'The Forsters team have a genuinely collegiate spirit - they are technically superb but marry this with real commercial approach. Great people and great fun to work with. Helen Marsh is exceptional'.
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Lucy Barber