"One of the best firms in this field", The Legal 500
Delivering first-class legal advice is about understanding the needs of our clients to protect and preserve their wealth – not just for today, but for generations to come. We understand this because Private Client legal services have always been at the heart of our business.
Our expert Private Client lawyers provide advice on all aspects of wealth planning to a range of clients, including individuals, trustees, family offices and private banks. Our clients are both domestic and international. We have a strong reputation in the US, Asia and other global wealth centres.
We have the flexibility to work either with our clients’ existing advisors in other jurisdictions, or to choose the best international private client lawyers from our own extensive overseas network. We frequently act as a single point of contact for our international clients, and have the reach and expertise to coordinate advice from different jurisdictions.
Our partner-led approach, combined with our ability to find practical solutions is what matters to clients. Our advice is tailored to meet our clients’ objectives – that might be tax efficiency, asset protection or succession planning.
We make sure that we have a close involvement with leading professional bodies and tax working groups to ensure that we are always abreast of the latest developments in the law. In addition, we maintain the traditional values of discretion, quality and approachability which have enabled us to become trusted advisors.
Forsters' Private Client practice is top ranked in the latest editions of The Chambers HNW Guide and The Legal 500.
Moving to the UK - Everything you need to know
Moving to the UK is an exciting life event whether it be a short-term move for work to explore business prospects or a more permanent relocation with the whole family; the UK offers an eclectic range of options to live, work and learn, from the cityscapes of London to vineyards in the English countryside and historic university towns in-between. Setting up life in a new country can feel daunting too and it can be difficult to know where to start.
Innovations in Art - a video mini-series with Smartify
Forsters’ Art and Cultural Property team with Private Client Partner, Catherine Hill launch ‘Innovations in Art’ together with Smartify – the world’s most downloaded museum app.
Vineyards & Wineries
Forsters are delighted to be launching our Vineyards & Wineries practice. The cross-departmental team draws upon our strengths from across the firm, a combination of expertise that is rare if not unique in the market. The increasing number of vineyards we look after complements our exceptional book of landed estates, and is testament to our ability to look after landowning clients, whatever their business and whatever challenges they face.
Generation Now - Disrupting Perceptions
A Forsters podcast series that delves into the minds of some of today’s most ambitious and successful entrepreneurs. They have grown businesses that are disrupting the way we live, how we buy, and the way businesses are run. How have the life experiences of this generation informed their success and what can we learn from them?
The Life Cycle of Family Wealth
From growing a business to starting a family or handing over control of that business to the next generation, every individual has their own goals to aspire to. Our Private Wealth lawyers advise our clients throughout this family life cycle, providing the legal advice required for specific transactions such as purchasing a home or selling a business, whilst also advising on the long-term opportunities for succession and estate planning.
The Entrepreneur's Exit - Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls
The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware that today’s extremely healthy M&A market will not continue indefinitely and that the window of opportunity will soon begin to close.
A Guide for US Purchasers of UK Residential Property
When acquiring UK property, US purchasers should seek advice on the broader tax and legal implications. In this report, Forsters’ partners along with specialists in the industry, share their insights on the current UK market for US buyers and how best to navigate the specific risks for US-connected clients.
Sustainable Investments – a guide for trustees and family offices
As we move towards a period of post-lockdown global recovery, many wealthy individuals and families will be looking at how they can use their wealth to contribute to a more sustainable future for the benefit of their own families and others.
