Jacob Chester

Jacob Chester is a highly experienced Senior Associate focusing on corporate law at Crest Lawyers. With over three years in this role, Jacob has adeptly worked in Commercial Law, Wills, and Estates, collaborating closely with the Crest Group's network of professional services, including accountants, financial advisers, mortgage brokers, and insurance brokers. This collaboration ensures the delivery of comprehensive, top-quality services to clients. Before joining Crest Lawyers, Jacob spent four years at Real Time Law, where he specialised in business law, Wills, and estates. His expertise encompassed commercial and retail shop leasing, real property law, business advice and contracts, estate planning, and elder law. His proficiency in these areas was complemented by his skills in estate administration, dispute resolution, franchising, contract negotiation, business purchase and sale, commercial leasing, and estate planning. Earlier in his career, Jacob served as a trainer and assessor at the College for Law, Education and Training for nearly seven years and taught legal studies at TAFE NSW. His foundational legal experience included roles as a solicitor at Short Punch & Greatorix and a settlement clerk at JG Settlements. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Arts/Laws from the University of Tasmania, where he studied philosophy and law. His diverse background and extensive experience make him a valuable resource for clients seeking expert legal guidance.