Forsters appoints real estate finance specialist Colin Morgan as partner in its Banking and Finance team
Leading London law firm Forsters today announces the appointment of Colin Morgan as a partner in its Banking and Finance team. Colin will join the firm in April 2026.
A highly respected real estate finance specialist, Colin brings more than 30 years’ experience advising investors and lenders in relation to domestic and international real estate investment and development finance transactions. He joins Forsters from Macfarlanes, where he spent many years as a partner and led the growth of the firm’s real estate finance practice for over 15 years.
Colin advises across the full spectrum of real estate finance, with particular expertise in lender‑side work, private credit, investment and development finance. He acts for a broad range of UK and international banks, alternative lenders, family offices and private investors, and is well known for his pragmatic approach and long‑standing client relationships.
Simon Collins, Partner and Head of Banking and Finance at Forsters, said: “Colin is a highly regarded name in real estate finance and a lawyer of exceptional calibre. His arrival is a significant boost for our Banking and Finance practice, bringing deep market experience, strong client relationships and real momentum as we continue to grow our lender and private capital offering. We are absolutely delighted that he will be joining us.”
Commenting on his move, Colin Morgan said: “Forsters has an outstanding reputation for real estate‑led advice and a genuinely collaborative culture. I am excited by the firm’s ambitions for its Banking and Finance practice and by the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across the platform to help strengthen and expand the internationally focused finance offering for clients.”
Natasha Rees, Senior Partner at Forsters, added: “Colin’s appointment reflects our continued investment in high‑quality lateral talent and our ambition to strengthen key areas of the firm. He brings exceptional experience, credibility and insight, and we are delighted to welcome him to the partnership as we continue to build a resilient, market‑leading Banking and Finance practice.”
