UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Forsters
Forsters is the country’s foremost Rural Land and Business practice. Our modern, commercial and efficient approach sets us apart from other leading firms in this sphere.Like other top firms, our client base includes traditional landowning families and institutions across the country, and our partners are trustees of some of the country's largest and oldest estates. Unlike others, we are recognised for our commerciality and our focus on problem solving, pre-empting issues and being proactive not reactive.
We have particular expertise in the following areas:
Forsters’ Partners are well known as top-ranking individuals in this sector, renowned for their technical excellence, depth of experience and ability to bring that to bear on the issues our clients face in a focused, commercial way. Our expertise encompasses every aspect of Rural Land and Business, from land sale and purchase to agricultural tenancies, from preserving and protecting mineral rights to tidal river schemes, and from easements between neighbours to multi-million-pound development projects.
Alongside traditional landowners, we advise private and commercial investors, and we keep abreast of every development in our field. Our business is based on the relationships we build with our clients and with other specialists like agents, brokers and surveyors.
Provided by Chambers
Forsters has a well-regarded rural team with capabilities in rural property, tax and contentious work. Forsters' clients include the owners of traditional landed estates as well as international purchasers.
Provided by Chambers
Forsters are always available and have a strong team capable of taking the lead. The team was hugely competent and capable, with excellent communication skills.
Forsters provides depth of resource, plus quality of advice and service from the appropriate level of partner. They are one of the most comprehensive teams in the rural transactional sector.
I appreciate the depth of the team and their knowledge of the rural and estate sector. They have extensive knowledge in all fields.
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Christopher Findley is highly accomplished in handling agricultural matters. He has extensive experience acting for landowners and farmers on tax planning matters, as well as advising on option and promotion agreements.
Christopher Findley always gives clear, concise advice. Nothing gets past him.
Penny Elliott is recognised for her deep expertise in advising private clients, institutional property owners and landed estates on agricultural matters.
Penny Elliott brings a great deal of strength to any team lucky enough to have her.
Henry Cecil provides an unusual combination of legal knowledge, approachability and pragmatism, with an excellent support network.
Henry Cecil is always available and quick to respond.
Henry Cecil is outstanding. He is extremely knowledgeable and always keeps a cool, clear head.
Rupert Mead is well known for his expertise in wills, trusts and probate and has notable experience handling tax and succession planning for owners of landed estates.
Rupert Mead is incredibly knowledgeable and very well known.
Rupert Mead has definitely established himself as very strong in this sector.
Polly Montoneri is highly experienced in acting for landowners and high-profile estates in transactional and land development matters.
Polly Montoneri always gives excellent advice and is extremely knowledgeable.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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Polly Montoneri
Penny Elliott
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