About Us

Driving Excellence with true Experts to create unmatched Experiences

At Private Client Global Elite, we stand as a beacon for peer-selected private client lawyers dedicated to the world’s most affluent individuals and families. With over two decades of experience, our mission transcends mere networking; we strive to forge lasting friendships, foster professional growth, and elevate the profiles of our members within the vast expanse of international wealth management.

Our Foundation: Integrity, Excellence, and Community

Our community’s cornerstone is the integrity and exclusivity of our membership process. Here is what sets us apart:

Unbiased Selection Process: Membership to our Elite and Excellence categories is the pinnacle of professional recognition, untainted by financial contributions. Our process celebrates merit, ensuring that each member’s inclusion is a testament to their professional achievements and peer esteem.

Exclusive Editorial Oversight: Our listings are curated by a dedicated team within our product and editorial departments, restricted to a handful of individuals. This stringent control maintains the confidentiality and impartiality of our selection process, upholding our commitment to integrity.

Peer-Driven Recognition: Entry into our esteemed categories is a privilege granted through peer nominations. This ensures that membership is a reflection of an individual’s professional standing and contributions to their field, fostering a community rooted in mutual respect and acknowledgment.

Building an Excellence Network: Eligibility for the Excellence network demands nominations from at least two peers, cultivating an assembly of professionals renowned for their expertise and collectively recognised by their contemporaries.

Inclusive Experts Network: The Experts network offers a gateway for broader community engagement, providing a platform for individuals to connect with peers, attend premier events, and access the rich resources offered by Law.com Private Client without the prerequisite of a nomination.

Membership Renewal and Validation: Our authority to renew memberships and solicit referrals from within the Elite networks ensures the continued prestige and relevance of our community, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and peer validation.

The History of Private Client Global Elite

2003

The International Private Client Forum was created in order to bring together renowned international private wealth lawyers from around the world to discuss topics of the day and advance external relationships in the pursuit of greater referrals with reliable individuals.

2013

Two decades after the first International Private Client Forum, these attendees have maintained and strengthened their friendships and connections, and are consistently looking to diversify their network.

2015

We launched a directory to highlight the top 250 private client advisors.

2019

Private Client Global Elite was created with the intent to bring together the right people in the right places at the right time, with more regular contact than the single event in November. The backbone of the membership is regular contact to facilitate, foster and deepen these personal connections between our members, while also giving them key tools to stay on top of the broad trends and big changes in the industry.

2024

We have three Signature Events, seven exclusive membership exchanges, members from 40 jurisdictions, both a women’s and a rising leader’s network, and a series of celebratory dinners, drinks and an annual general meeting.

Our Commitment to You

Private Client Global Elite embodies more than two decades of tradition in connecting the guardians of global wealth. Our commitment to developing international networks, enhancing professional growth, and amplifying firm profiles in the domain of international wealth management is unwavering.

We are more than a membership community; we are a consortium of the most respected legal minds across the globe, united in our pursuit of excellence, integrity, and mutual success. Join us and stand among the distinguished few who shape the future of private wealth management.