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Forsters

Landed Estates

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide

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Forsters

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Landed Estates - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Forsters is a London firm that regularly advises landed estates clients across England. The team has particular capabilities in tax advice and succession planning.

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Strengths

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  • All of the lawyers that I have dealt with at Forsters have demonstrated complete knowledge of all issues they have been asked to consider.

    Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Forsters occupy a pre-eminent position in the private client market, particularly for rural estates. They have depth of expertise and some class-leading individuals who are hugely respected and have the gravitas to solve complex problems.

    Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

  • It is excellent and top of the field – a go-to firm. They have a big team, all of whom have got plenty of knowledge and lots of experience. It is a team of absolute experts who work tirelessly and efficiently.

    Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

  • They are very collaborative, friendly, approachable, sensible and commercial. There's something about Forsters in that they have real friendliness and collaboration, and they stand out on that.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Henry Cecil
    Henry Cecil

    Henry Cecil

    Henry Cecil is a department head at Forsters. He advises landed estates clients on tax and trust matters.

    • Henry is a true leader in his field and can be relied upon for the small and large matters.

      Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Henry is very communicative and has a very calm, reassuring manner with clients. He is extremely knowledgeable: he knows the answer to everything and questions everything in the right way. He is truly an expert.

      Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Henry is a very safe pair of hands. He has the gravitas and the experience that come from longevity in the business.

      Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Henry Cecil is pragmatic, sensible and easy to correspond with. It has been a very good experience with him.

      Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Rupert Mead
    Rupert Mead

    Rupert Mead

    Rupert Mead is a department head at Forsters. He advises clients on trust, tax and estate matters for high-value landed estates.

    • Rupert Mead is incredibly knowledgeable, very sensible and commercial, and very easy to work with.

      Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Rupert is an incredibly well considered, thoughtful, intelligent and capable individual. He is my first port of call because he just knows everything. I think he is first-class.

      Landed Estates respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Rupert is growing into one of the leading landed estate partners in London. He is well known and very competent.

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