Elizabeth Fick

Head of Investec Tax & Fiduciary

Specialisation

Our clients, their family & businesses have become global. This has led to an increase in the complexity through which they must navigate, both locally and offshore. I help them navigate this complexity, by providing and facilitating the necessary international advice.

I specialise in private client international tax law, exchange control, estate and succession planning and the drafting of local and offshore wills.

Background/experience

Before joining Investec in March 2018, I worked as an Associate at a global law firm specialising in tax and cross border planning. Before then, I worked as a Client Relationship Manager in the Trust and Fiduciary team of the same firm.

Qualifications

Admitted attorney with a Masters in Taxation (MComm) from Stellenbosch University.

What drives me and what I love about Investec

I would describe myself as forward-thinking, solution-driven, client-centered, hardworking and meticulous.

Investec is an institution that encourages solution- and entrepreneurial-based thinking. This allows us to go the extra mile and find out of the ordinary solutions for our clients. We have a strongly family-like culture, which focusses on building Authentic relationships. We operate with shared meaning. The freedom to operate, extreme ownership & family-like culture, make it one of the best institutions to work for.

I can’t pinpoint one single highlight, but rather on-going, everyday highlights. How we solve clients’ needs every day, is a highlight for me. The relationships we build with our clients & our colleagues, as well as getting to work with so many of the top minds & entrepreneurs globally, is inspiring & definitely a highlight for me.

My interests and hobbies

I am a true ‘plaasmeisie’ at heart. I grew up on a farm in Stellenbosch and in the Free State, being outdoors has always been in my blood. I love nature and animals and head off to the bushveld every moment I get.

I am also very active and love mountain biking, running, swimming and most sports in general. Spending time with my family is really the highlight of my day. I made a good decision marrying my husband, who is in the wine industry, especially being from Stellenbosch and growing up in a family who loves a good glass of wine even more than I do.