High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Forsters
Forsters Private Wealth practice provide advice on all aspects of wealth planning to a range of clients, including individuals, trustees, family offices and private banks. Clients are both domestic and international and the team have a strong reputation in the US, Asia, the Middle East and other global wealth centres. Their partner-led approach, combined with their ability to find practical solutions is what matters to their clients. Advice is tailored to meet their clients’ objectives – that might be tax efficiency, asset protection or succession planning.
The Private Wealth team make sure they have a close involvement with leading professional bodies and tax working groups to ensure that they are always abreast of the latest developments in the law. In addition, they maintain the traditional values of discretion, quality and approach-ability which have enabled them to become trusted advisors. From their office in London, they have the flexibility to work either with their clients’ existing advisers in other jurisdictions, or choose the best international private client lawyers from their own extensive overseas network. They frequently act as a single point of contact for international clients, and have the reach and expertise to coordinate advice from different jurisdictions.
The core areas of their practice include:
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Forsters is well regarded for its expertise in matters such as tax, succession and estate planning. It has a depth of experience in advising high net worth individuals and families on how to achieve their wealth structuring goals.
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Forsters have the ability to home in on the concerns of the client and allay them with sound, accurate and practical advice.
The team's collective expertise and thoughtful manner consistently deliver robust solutions for even the most demanding matters.
Forsters has highly competent private client lawyers who are very efficient and client-oriented with excellent case management and coordination skills.
Forsters are responsive, considerate and thoughtful in their approach.
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Nicholas Jacob is highlighted for his expertise, particularly for cross-border matters linked to Asia, including Singapore. He advises ultra high net worth families on business and personal wealth structures, including trusts, private trust companies and family funds.
Nick Jacob is top class.
Daniel Ugur is highlighted for his expertise in private wealth work originating in Asia. Ugur advises high net worth clients on estate planning and business structuring. He frequently advises families on succession planning, using governance structures within family businesses for generational wealth transfer and business succession purposes.
Daniel Ugur is very competent and efficient.
Kelly Noel-Smith has experience across a wide range of private wealth matters with particular expertise in advising family offices on tax and trusts. She frequently works on cross-border matters involving offshore structures.
Kelly has a huge level of experience but is also extremely practical in her approach.
Kelly is an exceptional lawyer.
Xavier Nicholas is head of the private client department at Forsters. Nicholas is experienced in a range of matters including trusts and taxation, asset-holding structures and family governance.
Xavier is a very technical lawyer.
Charlotte Evans-Tipping focuses on estate, tax and succession planning, and frequently works on matters for international high net worth clients.
Charlotte is extremely diligent, meticulous and thorough. She has a wonderful client manner and is brilliant at engaging with clients.
Charlotte absorbs stress and is able to manage difficult clients.
Emma Gillies advises high net worth clients on cross-border tax and estate planning, with an emphasis on the use of trusts. She often acts for clients relocating from the USA to the UK.
Emma Gillies is fantastic and leads UK/US matters.
Emma is very personable.
James Brockhurst advises wealthy international clients and family offices on tax and trusts matters.
James is an excellent networker who is adept at building and maintaining valuable relationships, but he also possesses fantastic technical skills. This combination of commercial acumen, technical proficiency and interpersonal skill sets him apart from other practitioners in the field.
Jeremy Robertson provides advice on family governance matters, taxation and succession.
Jeremy has a down-to-earth approach but is highly intelligent and technically excellent. He understands what the clients are trying to achieve and collaborates to reach goals with a clear commercial approach.
Jeremy can communicate legal and tax advice to a broad audience.
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Emma Gillies
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