Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon International Tax, Trusts & Complex Disputes Counsel
Three decades of cross-border counsel for private clients, families, founders and family offices — delivered with the precision, discretion and human judgement that complex matters demand.
OFFICIAL PROFILE
With over three decades of cross-border legal and commercial expertise — from London, Sydney and Zurich to Dubai, the BVI and Hong Kong — Jas advises private clients, families, founders and institutions on international tax, trust and succession structures, complex commercialisation, asset protection, and the disputes that sometimes follow. He is Litigation Director at Goldman Law, founder of FDRP, and a published author and lecturer in tax and trust law.
QUALIFICATIONS & ADMISSIONS
1Tertiary
- Bachelors of Jurisprudence (1987) (UNSW)
- Bachelors of Law (1987) (UNSW)
- Masters in Law University of Sydney (1993)
- Trust and Estate Planning Practitioner "STEP" (2010)
- Mediator Trained
- Financial Planning Certifications
- Compliance Certifications
2Admissions
- Australia Solicitor, NSW (Supreme Court) 2007
- High Court of Australia
- England & Wales 2007
- Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (B.V.I.) 2008
- Legal Consultant UAE 2012-2016)
- New Zealand, Barrister & Solicitor (non-practising) 2022
- Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia (1990-2000)
3Milestones
- Innovation in Legal Services
- Funds and commercialising IP, patents, vaccines, media and Hollywood blockbusters
- Business advisory and VC in cyber security, AI,
- International tax planning, asset protection, complex finance and litigation
- Business startups, funds, aviation
- Medicolegal, commercialization & regulatory
Legal Expertise
Private Clients: Tax &
Finance
- Cross border: offshore & onshore
- Global tax & wealth
- Complex structures
Private Clients: Assets, Families, Succession
- Foundations & trusts
- Estate and family law planning
- Succession & assets
Litigation & Disputes
- Complex asset & finance litigation
- Regulatory & government
- Sensitive and family office matters
Private Clients: Tax &
Finance
- Cross border: offshore & onshore
- Global tax & wealth
- Complex structures
Private Clients: Assets, Families, Succession
- Foundations & trusts
- Estate and family law planning
- Succession & assets
Litigation & Disputes
- Complex asset & finance litigation
- Regulatory & government
- Sensitive and family office matters
Testimonials
"Jas makes the complex simple, creating and offering strategic solutions with a uniquely human touch."
Anthony R Daniello
Swiss Bank Founder & Entrepreneur
"A consummate professional with exceptional insight into the intricacies of global legal matters."
James R Mitchell,
Media & Finance
"I am exceedingly impressed. Jas demonstrates an exceptional level of expertise and dedication."
Gidon Sattinger
HNW Entrepreneur
Notable Work
1Multi-Jurisdictional Experience
Professional expertise in global hubs, including London, BVI, Miami, Dubai, Hong Kong, Zurich, Sydney, and more.
2Commercialization Successes
From blockbuster films like The Matrix to groundbreaking vaccines and structured finance, delivering results that matter.
3Aviation & Medico- Legal Disputes
Private jets and co-founder of Cobalt Air EU startup
Major victories against medical regulators and in medico-legal disputes
4Legal Services Innovation
Leading transformative legal service delivery, replacing outdated, hierarchical models with agile, high value client-focused solutions.
ACADEMIC & INDUSTRY WORK
University Teaching
Extensive experience teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses in tax, business, and finance law.
Published Author
Author of leading textbooks on Australian and international tax law. Regular contributor to professional journals and sector publications.
Industry Conferences & Presentations
Professional seminar presentations across 19 global cities — Sydney, London, Zurich, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Miami and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Where is Jas Sekhon based?
Jas practises principally from Sydney (Level 13, 111 Elizabeth Street) with a Dubai presence at Level 41, Emirates Towers. He advises clients across Australia, the UK, Switzerland, the UAE, the BVI, Hong Kong and Singapore.
In which jurisdictions is Jas admitted?
Solicitor in NSW (2007), the High Court of Australia, England & Wales (2007), Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court — BVI (2008), Legal Consultant in the UAE (2012–2016), and Barrister & Solicitor in New Zealand (2022, non-practising). Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia and STEP Practitioner.
What kinds of clients does Jas advise?
Private clients (HNW and UHNW individuals, families, family offices), commercial clients with cross-border structures, founders commercialising IP, funds, and clients with complex tax, trust, succession or asset-protection needs. Litigation covers complex commercial, medico-legal, regulatory and family-office disputes.
Does Jas mediate disputes?
Yes — Jas is a nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and founder of FDRP, a specialist trauma-informed mediation and conclave-facilitation practice.
How do I engage Jas for an international matter?
Use the booking form below or email jas@goldman-lawyers.com with a short matter description. Engagements are arranged through Goldman Law (Sydney) or, for offshore work, the relevant jurisdiction-specific entity.