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Professional Biography

Jacob is a litigation solicitor specialising in trust disputes, international succession and estate disputes and fraud. He advises on a broad range of litigation both in England and across the world, including the BVI, Guernsey, Cayman, Cyprus and Hong Kong. He is the editor of the Contentious Matters section of the Butterworths Wills, Probate and Administration Service.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

The Delaunay

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

There is no substitute for hard work

What was your first job?

I worked for a small record label in France, building software behind-the-scenes.

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace