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Kelly Noel-Smith and Jeremy Robertson to speak at STEP Geneva event

Private Client partner Kelly Noel-Smith, and senior associate Jeremy Robertson, will be speaking at the STEP Geneva luncheon on 12 December.

Forsters advise Wrenbridge with Buccleuch on the sale of Quadron, Dartford

Forsters has advised Wrenbridge and Buccleuch on the sale of The Quadron, Dartford to Aberdeen Standard Investments for £12.1 million.

The scheme encompasses 41,500 sq ft which has been fully pre-let to Network Rail. The Grade A building occupies a prime location on The Bridge in Dartford - a 1.8m sq ft mixed use development.

Catharine Bell and Rosie Schumm to present at the STEP Bermuda Conference 2019

Private Client partner, Catharine Bell and Family partner, Rosie Schumm will deliver a presentation at the STEP Bermuda conference entitled: How to navigate the interaction between trusts and matrimonial law in a changing world.

Public interest disclosure of legal advice

The First Tier Tribunal has ruled against the Information Commissioner in the withholding of information covered by legal advice privilege under the “course of justice” exception.

Forsters Property Litigation Team succeed in the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal have today given judgment in an appeal concerning a block of residential flats in Park Lane. The Judgment, given by Lord Justice Lewison clarifies the definition of a "flat" within Section 101 of the 1993 Act.

Diverse dynastic drivers - Rosie Schumm and Emma White participate in STEP Journal roundtable

Family partner, Rosie Schumm, and Private Client senior associate, Emma White, participate in STEP Journal roundtable.

International Families

How can international families act now to futureproof their wealth?

As the outlook for the UK (and many other jurisdictions) continues to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future, globally mobile families must shift their mindset from "wait and see" to "act now", in order to utilise current planning opportunities to safeguard their wealth.

Our Private Wealth partners share their insights:

Patrick Harney to speak at the US/ UK Tax Planning Conference

Head of Private Client, Patrick Harney will be speaking at the KNect365 US/ UK Tax Planning Conference on 7 November 2019.

Forsters' Corporate client, Vega successfully raises $5 million to develop decentralised trading technology

Forsters is pleased to congratulate our Corporate client, Vega, on having successfully raised $5 million to develop its decentralised trading technology.

Emma White to speak at Vie International’s 2019 PPLI Conference

Senior Associate, Emma White, will speak at the Vie International Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) Conference, on 3 October 2019.