Nick Jacob

Partner  |  Forsters
JURISDICTION

England & Wales, Hong Kong, Singapore, China

TOP SPECIALISMS

Family Governance and Business

Trusts: Planning

Tax Advisory

Office Location

United Kingdom

Professional Biography

A specialist in Family Governance and Succession Planning, focussing on the psychological issues as well as the legal issues, providing a holistic exercise. Chambers Wealth 2022: "an outstanding lawyer and leader in his field with exceptional technical knowledge and the highest level of client service" Advises families and trustees all over the world in generational transition planning. Nominated by Who's Who as one of the top ten private client practitioners in the world; listed in the top category globally in Chambers Global Directory. 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 cool

What was your first job?

Working in a computer factory

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

More remote working.

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