High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individual
Provided by Chambers
Forsters has a strong pedigree in private wealth work for UK and international clients, and its teams often advise family offices on structuring and restructuring matters. the team has particular strength in work for Middle Eastern ultra high net worth families.
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The team demonstrates strong technical expertise in UK trust and tax matters, combined with a practical and commercial approach. They are responsive, clear in their advice, and able to translate complex cross-border issues into actionable guidance, which is particularly valuable when dealing with multi-jurisdictional trust structures.
Forsters are very accessible to us, very responsive in terms of meeting client needs, and they are approachable too. You know you are getting high-quality advice from them.
Forsters has a well-rounded selection of teams within the firm as a whole, and subject matter expertise in some remarkable areas that not many other firms are thinking about. It is rare that there is an occasion where they don't know the answer, or someone who might know the answer.
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James Brockhurst is highlighted for his specialist expertise in work relating to family offices in the Middle East. Brockhurst also has a specialism in matters concerning digital assets, cryptocurrency and tokenisation.
James Brockhurst is exceptionally strong in the digital assets space and very knowledgeable in the Middle East. He has great knowledge on what goes on in that market.
James is one of the best private client lawyers I have dealt with and has built true specialism and niche in the family office space. James's strengths are his ability to listen, be aware of the client's considerations, and being practical yet thorough in his analysis in ensuring that a decision is made swiftly. James' ability to bring multiple topics together and work across the firm is exceptional.
James is incredibly astute with his finger on the pulse of key emerging issues such as crypto and tokenisation.
Family Offices & Funds Structuring
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