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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Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.’
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Hannah Mantle
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Ashleigh Carr
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Roberta Harvey
Other key lawyers
Alison Meek; Emily Exton; Hannah Mantle; Maryam Oghanna; Ashleigh Carr; Rory Carter; Madeleine Cryer