Member Profile
Carole Cook
Partner | Forsters
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Top Specialisms
Estates: Planning
Trusts & Trusteeship
Trusts: Planning
Connect
Professional Biography
advise UK and overseas individuals on tax, trust, estate and succession planning and philanthropic matters. Much of my work has an international element and often involves cross-border estate planning and coordinating matters for clients with assets in a number of different jurisdictions.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: No day is ever the same.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Empathy, good communication skills and a sense of humour.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The Government in the UK seems to be intent on keeping private client advisers very busy.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: The Connaught Bar, The Connaught, London