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Forsters LLP

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The ‘truly impressive’ team at Forsters LLP is well-equipped to assist its client list, which consists of international collectors and renowned living artists on a range of matters, including advising on estate management, trusts and taxation in relation to art collections and the sale of works. ’Exceptional private client lawyer’ Catherine Hill oversees the group and has expertise in heritage and cultural property, in particular, as does Rupert Mead, whose particular specialism is art-related taxation issues. Laura Neal ‘knows the law inside-out' and is experienced acting for galleries and auction houses, as well as UK-based and international estates, trusts, foundations and collectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A strong team led by Catherine Hill who ably assisted by Laura Neal. Excellent technical knowledge and sensible, commercial attitude, plus, it's a pleasure to work with them.’

  • ‘Catherine Hill is very knowledgeable and experienced. She always gives sensible, practical advice and is highly valued by her clients for this and her technical skills.'

  • 'Laura Neal knows the law inside-out and is extremely nice to work with.’

  • ‘A truly impressive team with strength and depth. I have been particularly struck by some of the younger lawyers I have worked with in the past year.'

  • 'Forsters' landed estate practice is one of the strengths of their wider private client offering, and this is, in part, where their experience with complex and high-quality heritage property work originates. But they also act for significant numbers of living artists and creatives; I rate them highly in that sphere too.’

  • ‘Aimee Dooley-Cox excelled with a complex, cross-border probate which involved a big art collection. There was some sophisticated tax planning, as well as challenging art law issues regarding the authenticity of a work.'

Practice head

Catherine Hill

Other key lawyers

Laura Neal; Aimee Dooley-Cox; Rupert Mead; Guy Abrahams; Rebecca Bion; Jo Thompson