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Private client, residential property, and family governance
London, London
Upon request
Founded 1998
About Forsters
Mayfair-based law firm with a top-tier private client practice, advising UHNW individuals on London prime real estate, tax, trusts, and family office structures.
Known For
- London firm established in 1998 with private client and property as its two largest practices
- Ranked in the top tier for private wealth law and for residential property by Chambers HNW and Legal 500
- Acts for landed estates, family trusts and international families with UK property and tax exposure
- Family governance and succession advice for family offices, family-owned businesses and trustees of multi-generational structures
Typical Mandate
Forsters is engaged by UK and international families who need coordinated advice on UK tax, trusts and property: structuring the acquisition of a prime London house, planning for a family becoming UK resident, restructuring trusts after tax changes, or governing a landed estate across generations. Property matters range from single-house purchases above GBP 5 million to estate transactions with agricultural and heritage elements. It also acts for trustees and family offices on ongoing governance.
How to Engage
Introductions from private banks, accountants, trustees or buying agents are the usual route, but the firm takes direct inquiries through its website. A first conversation is more productive with a summary of the family's residence and domicile position, the assets in question and the decision that prompted the contact. Standard client due diligence and conflict checks are completed before the engagement letter is issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forsters best known for?
Forsters is best known for private client work (tax, trusts, succession, family governance) and for residential and rural property, including landed estates. Both practices are ranked in the top tiers of the UK legal directories. It is a mid-sized London firm rather than an international network.
Does Forsters advise international families?
Yes. A large part of the private client practice involves non-UK families with London property, UK-resident family members or UK trusts. The firm coordinates with foreign counsel rather than maintaining its own overseas offices, which suits families whose main advisers sit elsewhere.
Does Forsters handle prime London property purchases?
Yes. The residential property team acts on purchases and sales of prime central London houses and apartments, including structuring through trusts or companies, stamp duty analysis, planning and construction issues, and coordination with lenders and buying agents.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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