Forsters secures a treble win at the STEP Private Client Awards 2024
Forsters were recognised as the winners of three awards at the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards 2024, showcasing the firm’s Private Wealth team as a global leader, particularly in family governance and digital assets.
The team was also shortlisted for Employer of the Year, Family Business Advisory Practice of the Year and International Legal Team of the Year (large firm).
The judges commended Forsters in each of the three winning categories:
Digital Assets Team of the Year
Forsters has a very established and fast-growing practice on digital assets and has gone from strength-to-strength handling complex client issues, while continuing to deepen its expertise in the area. Not only does it offer trailblazing legal advice on complex, novel international issues, it has shown dedication to development of skills and knowledge across the industry.
Private Client Legal Team of the Year (Large Firm)
In a very competitive category, Forsters excels across all areas, with outstanding technical expertise and innovative initiatives, particularly in family governance and digital assets. It handles complex multi-jurisdictional matters with a focus on both technical and human aspects of wealth. Its Skills Academy and pro bono work also set it apart.
Trusted Advisor of the Year – Nicholas Jacobs
The judges commented that Nicholas Jacobs is in a class of his own. He is the foremost expert on family governance for Asian families and has made it his purpose to understand how cultural norms around communication and respect impact those families. This deep commitment has resulted in meaningful impact to his clients.
The STEP Private Client Awards took place on 19 September 2024. The awards are regarded as the hallmark of quality within the industry, recognising and celebrating excellence among private client professionals. Attracting entries from across the globe, submissions are judged rigorously by an independent panel of experts made up of internationally renowned private client practitioners.
