Member Profile
Jerome Barre
Partner | YARDS
Office Location: Australia
Jurisdiction
Australia, Abu Dhabi, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, England and Wales, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong SAR, India, Ireland, Isle of M
Top Specialisms
Family Office
Trusts & Trusteeship
Trusts: Planning
Connect
Professional Biography
Jérôme Barré leads the “Private Clients and Family Businesses” practice. His activity consists in assisting individuals in a national and cross border environment. More specifically, he is involved in asset transfer and restructuring operations, for individuals and also for family owned companies. His experience in banking and insurance sectors, as well as in M&A and public offerings, gives him a broad and pragmatic legal and tax background. After working as a lawyer and tax manager in the legal and financial department of AXA group, and as tax director at the « Confédération nationale du Crédit Mutuel », he spent five years as legal and tax director of Rothschild & Co. During this period, he created the wealth management tax and legal department. In 1997, he founded and developed the “Wealth and Family Businesses” department at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Landwell & Partners). In 2002, he became a partner of Arthur Andersen International, now Ernst & Young, to manage and lead the “Wealth and Family Businesses” department. He was then partner in charge of the tax department of Franklin from 2006 to 2020. He is a partner of Yards (ex-Barré & Associés) since April 2020.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: My journey into private client law and wealth advisory was driven by a deep interest in the complexities of tax law and a desire to provide personalized, strategic advice to individuals and families. I find great satisfaction in helping clients navigate t
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: For lawyers entering private client law, several key skills are essential: Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of tax law, estate planning, and wealth management is crucial. This includes staying updated on the latest legal developments and regula
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The private client world is indeed evolving rapidly, and several recent trends and shifts are particularly exciting to explore: Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies: The rise of digital assets and cryptocurrencies presents new opportunities and challenges
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Ah, there's something magical about blending the serenity of nature with the simple pleasure of a good drink. My favorite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee would be a cozy, rustic cabin nestled deep in the woods. Imagine a place where the scen