His experience spans insurance advice and product development, as well as managing contentious claims.

He has advised on complex coverage issues with a particular focus on D&O, warranty and indemnity, management liability and financial institutions claims.

Mr Jacobs also regularly acts on professional indemnity claims, focusing on finance professionals such as accountants; financial planners; and mortgage, stock and insurance brokers.

Wayne Spanner, Norton Rose Fulbright's managing partner in Australia, said: “Our clients, as well as our national insurance and litigation teams, will benefit greatly from the addition of Jacques to our partnership.”

He continued: “His close ties to financial institutions and knowledge of emerging issues in the technology and risk space will further our support for a range of industries.”

This month, Norton Rose Fulbright has also appointed partner Ellen Thomas from Baker & McKenzie, while losing lawyers Darryl Smith, Steven Donley and Erica Leaman to Clyde & Co, partner Simon Johnson to Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and partner Con Boulougouris to Minter Ellison.