Jacob is a trusted regulatory and criminal litigator based in Auckland. Prior to transitioning to the bar, he was a partner at Meredith Connell, serving as a Crown prosecutor and advising various New Zealand regulatory agencies. He has extensive experience in conducting hearings, judge-alone and jury trials and appeals.

Jacob handles a variety of legal matters, including criminal and regulatory offending and white-collar crime. He assists with regulatory investigations and disciplinary processes for licensed professions and regulated industries. Additionally, Jacob is experienced in cases involving exploitation and modern-day slavery and provides guidance on New Zealand law and policy in these areas.