Forsters LLP has an excellent reputation in high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Department head Roberta Harvey is highly regarded for her work with wealthy individuals, family offices, trustees, protectors, executors and beneficiaries. Alison Meek often works with professional trustees and trust companies, as well as executors and beneficiaries. Emily Exton is another seasoned practitioner, along with Hannah Mantle and Ashleigh Carr. Maryam Oghanna was promoted to the partnership in April 2025.
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‘Roberta Harvey is a formidable litigator with astute judgement and vast experience. Hannah Mantle is extremely impressive; she is very responsive and gives calm and wise counsel in fraught situations. At associate level Ashleigh Carr is a stand-out associate. She is unflappable and all over the detail of a case.’
‘Now at the very top end of international private client litigation. Roberta Harvey - a brilliant team leader. Ashleigh Carr - a star in the making.’
‘Roberta Harvey leads a well-rounded team, with several star associates. Hannah Mantle is technically excellent, with a commercial mind. Rory Carter is extremely adept, and has an excellent client manner.’
‘Roberta Harvey heads up a brilliant team with an ever increasing pool of work. Now with both Hannah Mantle and Maryam Oghanna as partners, this is a team that brings great experience and knowledge to all these disputes.’
‘Roberta Harvey is a giant in the industry, with great industry knowledge and a fantastic team. Hannah Mantle is a strong and pragmatic person, great in a crisis. Maryam Oghanna is fantastically clever and afraid of no-one!’
‘Forsters are alive and sensitive to the personal impact of these disputes, and concerns about privacy and confidentiality. They foster close and trusted relationships with clients, and are adept at insulating clients from the day-to-day pressures of litigation.’
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