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SDLT surcharge for non-residents acquiring residential property in England and Northern Ireland: consultation published

This week the UK Government published a consultation proposing the introduction of a 1% SDLT surcharge on non-residents acquiring residential property in England and Northern Ireland.

Roberta Harvey to speak at the Trusts in Litigation conference in Athens

The Trusts in Litigation conference, an annual Private Client event, takes place this year on 14 to 15 February. CTE Partner, Roberta Harvey, will deliver a presentation alongside Nixon Peabody Partner, Jonathan Sablone on Friday, 15 February.

Government launches consultation on the introduction of a 1% SDLT on non-UK residents

The Government has launched a consultation on the introduction of a 1% SDLT surcharge on the purchase of residential property by non-UK residents (individuals, companies, trusts etc). 

Case summary: Neo Bankside Residents v Tate Gallery

Forsters LLP acted for five residents of the Neo Bankside development, situated on London's South Bank, who brought a claim against the Tate Modern in nuisance and under the Human Right Act 1998 in an attempt to protect their right to privacy from the Viewing Gallery, which is on the tenth floor of the Tate Modern Blavatnik extension.

Forsters shortlisted in the Citywealth’s Magic Circle awards 2019

We are delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Property Law Firm of the Year' category of the Citywealth’s Magic Circle Awards 2019.

You are able to vote for Forsters by clicking here. Voting closes on the 12th April 2019.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony on 16 May 2019.

Patrick Harney has been recognised as one of eprivateclient’s 2019 50 Most Influential

Head of Private Client, Patrick Harney has once again been listed in this year’s eprivateclient 50 Most Influential.

Forsters advise Moorfield on pre-letting and sale of Aurora, Ealing

Forsters have advised Moorfield Group, the UK real estate private equity fund manager, on securing two new tenants at Aurora, the fully refurbished office building in Ealing, London, and its subsequent sale to Aviva Investors for £36,250,000.

Forsters trainees win prestigious Gamlen Prize

Forsters' trainee solicitor Timothy Evans has been awarded the annual Gamlen Prize with Alexandra Treacy (who is due to start her training contract with Forsters in September 2019) the runner up.

Forsters advise Manex Properties Limited in relation to the purchase and financing of Drury House, Covent Garden

Forsters has advised new client, Manex Properties (Manex) a company operated by Excellion Capital, on its first UK acquisition. Manex purchased the freehold interest in Drury House, Covent Garden at a purchase price of £43.75 million. Forsters provided both the finance and commercial real estate advice to Manex.

Jo Edwards speaks at Edinburgh conference about family law reform

Head of Family, Jo Edwards, gave a presentation to around 200 delegates from England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland, about decades of family law reform, the current environment and hopes for the future.