Forsters LLP has a ‘large talented pool of people’ who provide ’great personal service with great experience across all areas of wealth structuring’. The team is renowned for its expertise in supporting families and individuals with an international footprint. This is often done by co-ordinating a team of advisors from multiple jurisdictions. The group is highly regarded for its experience in handling onshore and offshore family governance matters. It frequently acts for multi-billion dollar families. Practice head Xavier Nicholas is recommended. Nicholas Jacob is skilled at providing sophisticated private wealth planning advice. Guy Abrahams excels at organising the transfer of family assets between generations in a way to mitigate capital taxes. Patricia Boon regularly assists non-UK domiciled individuals who require advice prior to becoming UK tax residents. Jeremy Robertson has extensive experience in advising both UK domestic and international clients on a wide variety of matters. Charlotte Evans-Tipping was promoted to the partnership in March 2023, and Alfred Liu was made partner in April 2024. Alex Tamosius is also recommended.
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‘Forsters functioning multi-disciplinary approach is what makes them stand out. Lots of law firms have a multi-disciplinary approach but few have their teams working in such a joined up and seamless fashion. When you work with Forsters across a range of sectors, it always feels like one big team.’
‘Jeremy Robertson and Alex Tamosius are diligent, highly knowledgeable and responsive.'
‘One of the best private client firms in the country with great strength in depth. The team covers all areas of tax and are particularly strong in dealing with succession planning and all aspects of structuring private equity transactions.’
‘Alex Tamosius is erudite with a depth of knowledge in trust matters and asks the questions that may not have been thought of. He has an inquisitive mind and cares about clients and them receiving the best service, he is responsive and sharp minded. A true asset for Forsters LLP.’
‘Very hard working team that goes the extra mile for clients.'
‘Emma Gillies has developed a great niche assisting on US-related matters. She will be a real asset for many years to come.’
‘A proper Rolls-Royce service for discerning clients. Daniel Ugur has a calm hand on the tiller however choppy the waters. Charlotte Evans-Tipping is simply brilliant. Alfred Liu is growing into a consummate practitioner.'
‘Jeremy Robertson stands out for his expertise in cross-border estate planning matters. He is a real pleasure to work with and a true team player.’
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Alex Tamosius
Practice head
Xavier Nicholas
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Jacob; Patricia Boon; Guy Abrahams; Alfred Liu; Charlotte Evans-Tipping; Jeremy Robertson; Alex Tamosius; James Brockhurst; Emma Gillies; Daniel Ugur