Forsters LLP's residential property practice is a key advisor to a diverse and sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, prime residential developers, banks, and property funds. The team provides a full-service offering, handling large-scale developments, complex financings, and high-value sales and purchases across central London and the UK. The practice is ably led by Lucy Barber, whose broad expertise covers the full spectrum of residential matters and includes a key role in the firm’s enfranchisement work. The team’s transactional capabilities are further demonstrated by Helen Marsh, who handles substantial conveyancing and secured lending, and Robert Barham, a specialist in high-value residential and mixed-use deals. For matters involving properties of significant heritage, Charles Miéville brings a strong reputation for his work on complex Grade II listed sales and purchases.
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- ‘Working with Forsters has been a positive experience. They balance legal expertise with client care, are responsive, clear in their communication, and work to anticipate and solve issues.'
- 'The team is professional and collaborative, which makes complex matters feel manageable. Their personal approach and reliability set them apart.’
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Practice head
Lucy Barber
Other key lawyers
Helen Marsh; Robert Barham; Charles Miéville