Private capital
"This highly respected private client practice is a long-standing player in the international market. The team routinely advises high net worth clients on the creation of asset-holding structures such as offshore trusts and companies, as well as on tax-efficient planning and structuring. It is supported by a talented team of trust litigators with expertise in both onshore and offshore trust and estate disputes.
"Sources say: "I have been impressed with the dedication of everyone I have instructed. I have confidence in their ability to handle problems, as well as to foresee them."
"Nicholas Jacob is one of the most distinguished private client practitioners in the international arena. He has a broad practice with an emphasis on South-East Asia, splitting his time between London and Singapore.
"Anthony Thompson heads the firm's private client group and wins tremendous praise from peers and clients. "Anthony is very responsive, thoughtful and clear in his advice," say sources. He advises families on tax-effective trust structures and is very active in the Middle East.
"Catharine Bell makes a debut in the rankings this year following widespread recognition of her international contentious trusts practice. Peers note: "She's really excellent." - Chambers Global
"Lawrence Graham's private wealth group continues to have a high reputation on the London scene. The team continues to develop an increasingly international practice, and advises individuals, trustees and private banks around the world. The group acts for clients on multi-jurisdictional estate planning, complex trust reorganisations and dynastic succession planning, amongst other matters. "The private client lawyers are client-driven, creative in developing solutions but cautious in ensuring that legal implications are properly considered," say interviewees.
"Nicholas Jacob is renowned as a "very solid practitioner and an expert." Within his diverse practice, he places particular emphasis on working with clients from South-East Asia.
"Anthony Thompson covers a range of work for HNWIs, including trust structuring, tax mitigation and family succession planning. He is praised for being "strong on detail and very intuitive." - Chambers UK 2013
"This very well-established London-based firm successfully represents a strong international client base. A joint venture with the Family Business Advisory Group in Dubai has resulted in a significant increase of work from the Middle East, in addition to growing interests in Asia and Latin America. The group also has a two-partner private client team based in Monaco providing real estate, tax and financial advice to high net worth individuals.
"Sources say: "We think very highly of the firm." "A talented bunch doing very good work."
"Partner Nicholas Jacob is an influential figure in the market, with significant expertise in dealing with clients from the Far East and South-East Asia. Sources describe him as "a hugely experienced international practitioner." Head of the tax and private capital group, Anthony Thompson focuses on the Middle East and is described by clients as "a pleasure to work with and a very good trusts lawyer. He has a really broad knowledge of succession laws in many jurisdictions." – Chambers Global 2012
"Lawrence Graham LLP combines the expertise of the ‘calm, pragmatic’ Anthony Thompson and Catharine Bell, who is ‘committed and shrewd’. Thompson is particularly well known for Middle East work; and Nick Jacob and Daniel Ugur are active in expanding the firm’s South East Asia expertise." - The Legal 500 UK 2012
