About

Provided by Forsters

 Forsters’ Residential Property team acts for clients on all aspects of their residential property requirements including:

 

•        Leases with and without a share of freehold

•        Freehold family homes

•        Investment property

•        Leasehold or freehold property being bought off plan and new builds.

•        Landlord and tenant matters

•        Block and estate management

•        Mixed use buildings

•        Enfranchisement – lease extensions, collective enfranchisement claims and the tenants right of first refusal.

 

Expertise also covers the development, marketing and subsequent sales of central London residential assets. The team are skilled at adapting to various tax criteria for both developers and sophisticated buyers – often non-resident – while also being highly experienced in applying enfranchisement expertise to draft creatively around the terms of the relevant legislation.

 

Forsters’ residential property team has developed an expertise on the interaction between the many commercial and residential elements of all schemes, understanding the legal and asset management issues involved.


As part of a firm with experts in Construction, Property Litigation, Tax, Property Finance and Planning teams, they are able to provide clients with seamless advice on any matter arising from their property requirements.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: High Value Residential - London (Firms)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Forsters' residential property team is well regarded and recognised by market commentators for its work on prime property transactions. They often deal with with complex construction and tax issues for their international clients.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Miéville
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Charles Miéville
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Band 2

Charles Miéville is highly regarded by clients and fellow practitioners in the industry. He advises international and domestic clients on complex and high-value acquisitions and disposals; and related investing and refinancing matters.

Charles is always there when you need him, never fails and always delivers.

Charles Miéville is superb.

Charles is tenacious and efficient.

Helen Marsh
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Helen Marsh
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Band 2

Helen Marsh regularly acts for affluent private and corporate clients in high-end property transactions across central London.

Helen produces excellent work all round.

Helen Marsh is fabulous to work with and is a real asset.

Lucy Barber
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Lucy Barber
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Band 2
Lucy Barber is the head of the residential property team and regularly acts for high net worth individuals and developers.

Lucy provides a great service.

Lucy Barber is highly responsive, cuts quickly through the issues and finds a practical path forward.

Robert Barham
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Robert Barham
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Band 2

Robert Barham is a partner in Forsters' residential property team. He works on high-end transactions for international clients, investors and developers.

Robert Barham is a highly experienced lawyer and he is very knowledgeable and very diligent.

Robert is thorough and detailed, ensuring every aspect of the process is handled with care. He has a remarkable ability to explain legal matters clearly, making complex situations easy to navigate.

Anna Jassani
Anna Jassani
Associates to watch

Anna Jassani is a senior associate in Forsters' residential property team. She assists with high-value transactions, including complex refinancing for international clients.

Anna is very passionate and committed and will get deals done.

Anna has a great Middle East practice and she is very good on luxury development. She is somebody to watch.

Anna Jassani is just great.

Ranked Individuals at
Forsters

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London (Firms)

Real Estate: High Value Residential

Charles Miéville
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Charles Miéville
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Band 2
Helen Marsh
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Helen Marsh
2
Band 2
Lucy Barber
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Lucy Barber
2
Band 2
Robert Barham
2
Robert Barham
2
Band 2
Anna Jassani
Anna Jassani
Associates to watch