Private Client
With nearly 20 years experince in private client law, I understand the unique challenges faced by international families and high net worth individuals. My work covers complex issues like estate planning, asset protection, and cross-border litigation. I focus on providing personalized, practical advice within a strong ethical framework. By building lasting relationships with my clients, I ensure their interests are protected and they receive exceptional service.
My work as an advisor to European, North American and Middle Eastern, families has included:
Advising on trust structures, whether creating, stress testing or restructuring them.
Ensuring offshore structures are tax efficient and focused on privacy and wealth security.
Creating an environment that de-risks conflicts of interest between the family and business sides of family enterprises.
Working on civil law structures such as foundations.
Managing offshore Corporate Service Providers and other professional advisors, with a focus on costs.
Advising on residence and domicile, including the development of best practices, record keeping and manuals for staff and family members.
Advising on the acquisition of private aircraft and yachts and related charter/leasing agreements.
Dealing with disciplinary issues arising with family office staff.
Managing internal forensic audits of family office accounts.
Providing for background checks of employees and service providers.
Reviewing the security arrangements of family members and the family office.