With an expansive offering, the Forsters LLP property litigation department continues to attract clients from investors, developers, and occupier companies, to an impressive client roster including major American streaming services and multinational investment companies. Ben Barrison spearheads the team and stands out for his aptitude for overseeing 1954 Act disputes, property insolvency issues, and rights to light. On the residential dispute and leasehold enfranchisement front, Natasha Rees is the key contact, with experience from both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Julia Tobbell is noted for her work on development and investment disputes, whereas Anna Mullins is adept at acting on a variety of instructions, spanning telecoms code disputes and landlord and tenant issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The litigation team of Natasha Rees, Julia Tobbell and James Carpenter was small but perfectly formed, providing amazing continuity of service and understanding of an unusual client with efficiency, insight and creativity. Their ability to identify approaches to the litigation which perfectly harmonised with our risk appetite was exemplary.’
- ‘Ben Barrison leads the team with aplomb. He is very impressive. Calm and collected. Anna Mullins is a star partner. Natasha Rees is an industry heavyweight.’
Key clients
- Ashtrom Group Banque Havilland Berkeley Homes The Calvert family The Crown Estate Curzon Bar and Restaurant Limited Knight Dragon KPMG LaSalle Investment Management Lonevale Limited Marchmount Group McDonald’s Limited The Ministry of Defence Netflix The Phillimore Estate Realstar Group The Phillimore Estate
Work highlights
Acted for the Ministry of Defence in settling high-profile enfranchisement proceedings, which having been successful in the High Court, was headed to the Court of Appeal, before settlement was achieved.
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Practice head
Ben Barrison
Other key lawyers
Natasha Rees; Julia Tobbell; Anna Mullins; Ryan Didcock; James Carpenter; Emma Gregory