Family offices

We specialise in advising wealthy international families on the establishment of discreet administrative structures to better govern the management and eventual succession of their global assets.

Typically of interest to families with a net worth greater than US$100 million, family office structures are tailor-made to suit a client's international profile and asset base. We can provide efficient and consolidated advice and assistance in areas including governance, all aspects of tax-planning, asset protection and fund-management – including advising on the legal aspects of the creation of tax-efficient investment structures both on and offshore.

Family offices

We can advise you on:

Establishment of a family office structure
Constitution of a family office and family governance planning
Business and personal asset succession planning
Resolution of conflict of international succession laws
Related tax and asset protection advice

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Executive Entities The Executive Entity Act came into force on 01 February 2012, creating a new type of structure for use in offshore wealth preservation structures. 20 Feb 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Moving to Monaco 2012 LG provides guidance on residence, business licences, taxation and individuals & estate planning for those thinking of moving to Monaco in 2012. 28 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF
Statutory residence test and remittance basis changes Note on the outcome of the consultations following the proposed changes to the statutory residence test and remittance basis changes. 11 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF
Dynastic planning Our Dynastic Planning team understands the natural tendency for wealth to be dissipated after three generations unless a structure and a process are put in place to preserve it. 08 Jul 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

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Lawrence Graham to open an office in Singapore LG is opening an office in Singapore by forming an alliance with local firm PK Wong and Associates LLC. Feb 2012 MORE
Swiss investment to migrate to Singapore as Asia outperforms West New and existing investment in Switzerland will migrate to Singapore as Asia begins to outperform the West economically Oct 2011 MORE
Three commendations awarded to Lawrence Graham at FT Innovative Lawyers 2011 LG wins three commendations from the FT for its dispute resolution and private capital teams Oct 2011 MORE
Wealthy parents are most likely to be behind a pre nup Wealthy parents are most likely to be the driving force behind a pre-nuptial agreement, a poll conducted by Lawrence Graham has revealed. Jun 2011 MORE

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"Nicholas Jacob's advice on family wealth restructuring has a global reputation. Sources say: "His responsiveness is excellent no matter where he might be." He is particularly highlighted for the depth of his experience advising clients from South-East Asia.

"Anthony Thompson heads the tax and private wealth department. His forte lies in devising structures to protect the wealth of international families, and his work regularly involves Middle Eastern jurisdictions. He is described as "consummately professional - an absolute gentleman."

"Catharine Bell is well known for her strong grasp of the litigious side of contentious trusts. She "understands ultra high net worth clients' needs and can take a commercial view over the legal standpoint." - Chambers Global 2012

Private Client Practitioner - a top 25 most admired company Legal Business Awards 2012 - shortlisted for Private Client Team of the Year Citywealth Leaders List 2012 - Recommended