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Nigel Rivers qualified as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1989. He practiced law in London, becoming partner of a law firm in 1991. Nigel specialised in corporate and commercial law, with a niche area of clients in sports and entertainment, advising athletes, sports personalities and investors in sports across the globe.
In 1998, Nigel left formal legal practice to join in the establishment of a new Formula One motor racing team, called British American Racing. He was involved in creating, implementing and monitoring the commercial and regulatory arrangements for the team, working directly with the Team Principal as part of the senior management of the sports franchise. The role involved Nigel in the contractual arrangements with drivers, sponsors and merchandise partners, as well as with the governing body of the sport.
After British American Racing was taken over by Honda Motor Company, Nigel established his own law practice to advise athletes and companies involved in sport, particularly in motor racing. He was also engaged in sports management with clients in Formula One, Formula 3, DTM, Le Mans Racing and NASCAR. Nigel advised clients on commercial investments (including acquisition of race circuit and team franchises in multiple countries), sponsorship, endorsement and merchandising arrangements.
In 2008, Nigel and his family moved to Asia and settled in Hong Kong. He joined TMF Group (then Equity Trust) in August 2008 as the head of Private Client Services in Hong Kong. At the start of 2010, Nigel was appointed Head of Private Client Services for the Asia region, and took on the additional role of Managing Director of Hong Kong office. From early 2014 until the end of March 2016, he was the Global Head of Private Client Services. TMF Group has grown to be the largest global independent trust and fiduciary service provider to private clients.
Nigel established Capital Solutions in Hong Kong and Singapore to deliver consultancy and advisory services to clients in relation to their wealth asset needs.