England - London • Private client
Forsters LLP
Forsters LLP ‘understands the importance of top quality client service. They deliver consistently high standard work on time and within budget’. Xavier Nicholas heads the department that is praised for its ’personal and exceptional levels of service’. It continues to be a ‘go-to’ firm for multi-dimensional matters involving billions of pounds of assets. The group acts for wealthy clients, including major entrepreneurs, international and multi-generational families, billionaires, family offices, trustees of significant cross-border estates, in addition to well-known artists and authors. Nicholas Jacob is recommended for his sophisticated private wealth planning advice and for his work on all aspects of international family governance. Anthony Thompson is one of the leading advisers to Middle Eastern UHNW clients. Guy Abrahams is another highly impressive private client lawyer. Patricia Boon works with high-net-worth individuals within and outside the UK. Alfred Liu is also recommended.
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‘The calibre of the partners and associates is very high compared to other firms. They have a broad depth of experience and technical skill which is not always found in other firms. Their staff retention rates seem high too, which helps the client experience'.
‘To me the key point about Forsters is that it is a committed private client firm with a broad range of top level private client practitioners. Xavier is very good and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to clients'.
- 'Jeremy Robertson is one of the younger partners and is excellent. extremely approachable, knowledgeable and, importantly, likeable. Guy Abrahams technically excellent , a problem solver and easy to work with'.
‘All in the team are impressive with Patricia Boon, Daniel Uger and Alfred Liu being specifically mentioned for availability (they will really really try to make timings work). All show a maturity and confidence in handling clients (of all shapes and sizes) that belie their age'.
‘Very knowledgeable team, with conservative approach to protect the client in difficult matters. I have worked with Xavier. Technically excellent, good commercial acumen and bedside manner '.
‘Rupert Mead is, in my view, the best trust lawyer around. Both he and his team, including Charlotte Evans-Tipping, are extremely knowledgeable whilst also offering pragmatic solutions. They are both team players and a joy to work with jointly for the benefit of our clients’.
‘Personal service and go above and beyond. They are extremely strong on family governance. Nick Jacob and Anthony Thompson are the best in their field'.
'Patricia Boon - very approachable and pragmatic. Alfred Liu - very hardworking and reliable'.
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Xavier Nicholas