Member Profile
Joseph de Lacey
Solicitor | Fieldfisher
Office Location: Cayman Islands
Jurisdiction
Cayman Islands, England and Wales, Jersey, Saudi Arabia, The Bahamas
Top Specialisms
Estates: Contentious
Trusts & Trusteeship
Trusts: Contentious
Connect
Professional Biography
Joseph is a private client specialist, who focusses on (i) managing trust, estate, capacity and general private client disputes and (ii) advising UHNW clients in challenging situations. He has particular expertise in managing family disputes, and is often instructed by clients to manage disagreements while also protecting family harmony.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The clients and the complexity. The need for discretion.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Common sense, cunning, charm.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: Capacity - the law is evolving to find ways to protect the vulnerable. It will be the issue of our times.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Scarfe's Bar, Holborn, London.