Opinions

Testing the limits of transparency: Guy Abrahams is quoted in Property Week on land ownership

Private Client Partner, Guy Abrahams, has been quoted in the Property Week article ‘Testing the limits of transparency’.

The article seeks the opinion of industry experts on the transparency of Britain’s property market regarding land ownership. The push for greater transparency is to help target illicit finance and corruption in the property sector.

What’s in store in ’24? Andrew Crabbie quoted in BE news

Andrew Crabbie, Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate, has been quoted in BE News offering his predictions for 2024, alongside other leading industry figures.

Crabbie highlighted the importance of high quality, sustainable office space to occupiers, as Forsters settles into their new office in 22 Baker Street. He stated:

Jo Edwards joins ITV’s Lorraine alongside ‘Mother Pukka’ founder Anna Whitehouse to share her top tips for a good divorce on so-called ‘divorce day’

Head of Family, Jo Edwards, made a further appearance on ITV’s Lorraine to share her advice for married couples considering a divorce at the start of the year (traditionally the busiest time of the year for couples making enquiries about separation). Jo stressed the importance of not rushing into a divorce after a difficult holiday period but taking time to reflect, consider counselling, and seeking some initial legal advice.

The overriding concern of the industry is that the government’s proposals will lead to even less housing being delivered - Victoria Du Croz quoted in the Financial Times

Planning Partner, Victoria Du Croz, has been quoted in the FT article entitled “Michael Gove insists he has not ‘abandoned’ local housing targets.”

Speaking on Tuesday 19 December, as the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published, Michael Gove said that local authorities will be given three months to deliver housing plans or face losing planning powers.

To Advise or Not to Advise? Timothy Evans and Olivia Longrigg write for Financial Remedies Journal

Family Associates, Timothy Evans and Olivia Longrigg, have written a piece for the Financial Remedies Journal providing commentary following the case of Lewis v Cunningtons Solicitors [2023] EWHC 822 (KB) which concerned a professional negligence claim against the claimant’s matrimonial solicitors.

“Family Wars - lessons to be learned from conflicts” The Royal Gazette covers Nick Jacob’s STEP seminar

Private Client Partner, Nick Jacob, was invited to present a session at the recent STEP Bermuda Conference 2023. His session, entitled ‘Family Wars - lessons to be learned from conflicts’ has since been covered in an article by The Royal Gazette.

Spurs result flags up venues’ residential neighbour disputes – Victoria Du Croz speaks to Property Week

Head of Planning, Victoria Du Croz, has spoken to Property Week on how a legal dispute recently lost by Tottenham Hotspur football club has returned attention to the debate over the balance of rights and obligations for both businesses and local residents.

"Succession planning down on the farm" Forsters Partner, Polly Montoneri quoted in the Times

Rural, Land and Business Partner, Polly Montoneri shares her insights on the rise in proprietary estoppel cases, in the Times article entitled "Succession planning down on the farm".

Damages: an appropriate remedy? – Natasha Rees writes for EG

The Estates Gazette have featured an article by Natasha Rees on the conclusion of the nuisance case against the Tate Gallery.

Is there a capital gains tax problem on sale of marital property? Michael Armstrong and Rebecca Anstey write for Taxation

Private Client Counsel, Michael Armstrong, and Private Client Associate, Rebecca Anstey, have written a piece for Taxation answering the reader’s question ‘Is there a capital gains tax problem on sale of marital property?’