Nicholas Jacob
Partner | Forsters
JURISDICTION
TOP SPECIALISMS
Estates: Planning
Family Governance and Business
Trusts: Planning
Office Location
United Kingdom
Short Biography
Nick is a specialist in Family Governance and Succession Planning. Focussing on the psychological issues as well as the legal issues, he provides a holistic exercise. He advises families and trustees all over the world in transition planning from one generation to the next. He has been nominated by Who's Who as one of the top ten private client practitioners in the world, and is listed in the top category globally in Chambers Global Private Wealth Directory. In Chambers Wealth 2022: "an outstanding lawyer and leader in his field with exceptional technical knowledge and the highest level of client service". In the 2021 edition of Chambers', he is stated as "the godfather of Asian Family Governance work".
What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?
Bleeding Heart
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Keep fit & young
What was your first job?
Working for a computer part manufacturer
What is the book you recommend to everyone?
Hitler & Stalin; Mum & Dad
What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?
Move to new offices.