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Forsters LLP

Forsters LLP

England - London • Private client

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Personal tax, trusts and probate

The Forsters LLP team, led by Xavier Nicholas, handles a wide range of matters for domestic and international UHNW and HNW clients. It receives plaudits for its ‘clear technical expertise’ and for being ‘very commercial and responsive’. The group regularly advises on cross-border and high-value taxation, estate planning and trust structuring issues. In addition, it deftly covers family governance and digital asset matters. Nicholas Jacob is one of the leading advisers to UHNW Asian families. Guy Abrahams regularly works with individuals, families and trustees to organise the orderly transfer of family assets between generations, and to mitigate capital taxes. Patricia Boon acts for wealthy individuals in and outside the UK, trust companies and private banks. Jeremy Robertson has extensive experience of advising both UK and international clients on all aspects of personal taxation, succession planning, and family governance. Alfred Liu advises HNWIs, fiduciaries and family offices on a diverse range of private wealth matters, often where there are international and multigenerational complexities. Alex Tamosius also plays a pivotal role in the practice.
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  • ‘Wide range of experience and capabilities. It is unusual to find a law firm so adept across all legal disciplines, but Forsters achieve this.’

    'Kelly Noel Smith - exceptional client handling skills. Jeremy Robertson - high level of technical competency.'

    ‘Excellent on international matters and complex matters -clear leaders for clients with offshore trusts - the partners are good at being real experts in specialist areas and so combined are a formidable team.’

    'Excellent practical advice. Service is always prompt and client centric.'

    'The team’s commitment to clients is Asia is evidenced from the frequency of visits of the team members to Asia. Response times to emails (even when team members are on the road) and flexibility to accommodate time zone differences particularly impressive. '

    'Daniel Uger and Patricia Boon for overall deep track record in appreciating the nuanced nature of family dynamics across the diverse cultures of Asia and great awareness of the local tax and legal environment impacting clients’ decision making.'

    'Alfred Liu also stands out for responsiveness.'

    'Xavier Nicholas is a master technician and very supportive and responsive-an ace in their pack.’