The individuals, family offices and trustees we advise are regularly international, with wealth and business interests in numerous jurisdictions and sectors. They include professional fiduciaries and private trustees in all major international financial centres.
We have a deep understanding of the dynamics and politics of families, family businesses and personal relationships. We understand the issues our clients face and what keeps them awake at night. We know that their concerns go far beyond tax and wealth preservation: family issues, reputation, their home, the things they love, and their legacy are far more important. Our business is protecting them, their interests and the things that matter most to them.
Our clients want to comply with their local and international tax reporting and payment obligations often while maximising any available tax reliefs. They also want to preserve their privacy, protect their assets, realise value and safeguard their reputation and family values. We work with them to navigate and balance these potentially conflicting objectives, providing bespoke and tailored solutions for each specific situation.
Working with individuals and multiple generations of a family, we use a combination of planning tools such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts, foundations, partnerships and corporate entities across different locations to protect our clients' long term financial interests and those of their family and their philanthropic endeavours.
We do this against a backdrop of a dynamic and increasingly regulated world. Based in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, with lawyers qualified in multiple countries and with significant experience advising across Europe, the Middle East, the US and Asia - we are well placed to support our clients with any tax issues. We advise on the formation, administration, taxation and governance of their structures, coordinating and working closely with local and international professional advisers, bankers and family offices.
If you are unfamiliar with the UK or US taxation systems, we will handle any dialogue with HMRC or the IRS, including any disputes, ensuring that local tax enquiries are avoided or concluded satisfactorily and that a good working relationship is established for the future.