The ‘outstanding, responsive and articulate’ team at Forsters LLP is lauded for its ’top-end client care’ and ‘clear and proportionate advice’. Led by Henry Cecil, it is renowned for its ability to advise on the sale and purchase of farms and estates for domestic and international high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. It also excels in providing land management, tax, and estate structuring advice to these clients, and has considerable expertise in the renewable and environmental sustainability space. Penny Elliott regularly works with overseas investors, institutional property owners, landed estates and high-net-worth individuals. Andrew Lane has a particular focus on capital taxation and succession matters for the owners of landed estates. Christopher Findley has increasingly been advising on planning and development projects for farmers and landowners, while Rupert Mead has a keen interest in the preservation of heritage property and advising on its exemption from tax. Charles Hancock is another name to note.
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Témoignages
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‘Charles Hancock is a rising star in the private client sphere. He is highly cognisant of the needs and wishes of the client and works so hard to meet them. He is bright, a natural communicator and a joy to work with. ’
‘Adam Saunby is outstanding. I was very impressed with his work. I also instructed Adam to act for my client on another transaction with excellent results.’
‘Hard grafters who are always available when I need them. Good, high level advice with plenty of back-up support. ’
‘Henry Cecil is a very capable lawyer and tough when necessary, yet highly personable and always contactable.'
- 'Andrew Lane is the most experienced lawyer in this specialist field. There's nothing he hasn't seen and dealt with before. Penny Elliot is well connected with great sector experience.'
‘An experienced team of heavyweights in the world of agriculture and estates. Highly approachable, pragmatic and with a work ethic that is second-to-none. ’
‘Henry Cecil is an exceptionally safe pair of hands when offering advice on all matters relating to farms and landed estates. Knowledgeable, practical and approachable, commanding huge respect from all those connected with rural property.’
'Large and well-balanced team with excellent lawyers across the spectrum. Genuine specialists in rural property transactions.'
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Charles Hancock
Responsable de la pratique
Henry Cecil
Autres avocats clés
Penny Elliott; Christopher Findley; Andrew Lane; Rupert Mead; Charles Hancock; Adam Saunby