London law firm Forsters has hired real estate finance specialist Colin Morgan as a partner in its banking and finance team.
Morgan joins Forsters from Macfarlanes, where he worked as partner and led the growth of the firm’s real estate finance practice for over 15 years.
He has 30 years of experience advising investors and lenders on domestic and international real estate investment and development finance deals, with particular expertise in lender side work, private credit, investment and development finance.
He has acted for UK and international banks, alternative lenders, family offices and private investors.
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.”
Morgan added: “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.”
Forsters senior partner Natasha Rees said: “Colin’s appointment reflects our continued investment in high-quality talent and our ambition to strengthen key areas of the firm.”
