London firm Forsters LLP has strengthened its family team with a significant double appointment of partners Simon Blain and Matthew Brunsdon Tully.
Simon Blain (pictured, right) joins Forsters from Penningtons Manches LLP, where he worked for more than ten years. He focuses his practice on complex financial cases, advising family businesses and clients with assets in multiple jurisdictions. He also offers particular expertise in international surrogacy law. His arrival takes Forsters’ total partnership to 57, and its family team to three partners and eight fee earners.
Barrister Matthew Brunsdon Tully (left), who will officially arrive in the summer, joins Forsters from 1 Hare Court. He offers expertise in financial issues relating to relationship breakdown, as well as pre-and post-nuptial agreements.
Jo Edwards, head of the family team, commented: ‘We are thrilled to welcome Simon and Matthew, whom Rosie [Schumm] and I admire hugely, to the team. Both Simon and Matthew are impressive lawyers, much loved by the in-the-know clients who instruct them, with an insightful, modern approach to family matters. Their addition to the team is a clear signal of our intention to continue to build on our practice in line with the demands of our growing client base, focusing on the full array of family law services they request.’
