Recognised as one of eprivateclient’s “50 Most Influential” private client professionals and one of Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite, Xavier leads Forsters’ award-winning Private Client practice.
As Head of Private Client, Xavier advises individuals, families and trustees in the UK and internationally on personal taxation, trust and estate planning. He has particular expertise in the establishment, taxation and operation of cross-border asset-holding structures, including companies, partnerships, trusts, private trust companies and foundations.
Xavier is a trusted adviser to international families and has significant experience advising families, trustees and family offices with business interests. This includes advising on family charters, family constitutions and wider family governance arrangements.
For overseas clients, Xavier advises on pre-arrival tax planning for individuals relocating to the UK and succession planning for those with assets across multiple jurisdictions. He also frequently advises clients with US connections on the UK aspects of US-UK estate planning and the interaction between the UK and US tax regimes.
