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Partner - Head of Private Wealth
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Creating a legacy for you and your family
We recognise that as each family office is unique in terms of culture, structure and scope, it is crucial to work with a multi-disciplinary team of trusted advisers with the ability to provide you with pragmatic and truly bespoke advice.
Our multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience advising clients on managing their investment portfolio whether this covers real estate, heritage property or private equity. When it comes to deploying capital, we take a commercial approach whilst striving to minimise the risk involved.
We act for several family offices worth upwards of £100 million, which includes advising them on their daily operations and their compliance with legal requirements, as well as assisting individual family members with their tax and estate planning.
We have the expertise to support you in ensuring the efficient and effective running of your family office including structuring and planning with regard to tax liabilities and regulatory compliance. We can advise you on the full range of employment and immigration matters and if your family office gets involved with a dispute of any kind, we can support you in resolving this. We can also provide reputation management advice as necessary.
Family offices work highlights
Advising a client in a complex financial dispute involving issues of non-disclosure and cross-border tax and inheritance points
We acted for a wife in a multi-million pound financial dispute involving a number of difficult issues, including initial non-disclosure by the husband, major assets abroad and uncertain tax problems, and a large inheritance received by the wife during the divorce resulting in a major dispute about the treatment of her post acquired wealth. Experts were required in relation to accountancy, tax and property and we eventually managed to negotiate a successful settlement without the need for contested proceedings.
Advising a client in a complex relocation and schooling case
We acted for a client in a complex relocation and schooling case involving a young child. Medical evidence was required in relation to both parents, along with multiple witness evidence. We successfully argued against a fact-finding hearing and reached a negotiated settlement.
Advising a client in relation to a complex cross jurisdictional finance case
We acted for a client in relation to their divorce and financial remedy proceedings, with cross jurisdiction complexities and various company and security/enforcement issues. We advised the client on all aspects of the case and settled the case following a successful negotiation.
Advising a client in relation to a prenuptial agreement
We carefully negotiated and drafted a prenuptial agreement for a client worth in excess of £100m+. The matter involved various cross-border issues and as with any prenuptial agreement, required detailed consideration and delicate handling. Both parties walked away happy with the agreement and content with the future certainty it sought to create.
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Advising a client in relation to financial remedy proceedings following short childless marriage
We acted for a client in relation to divorce and financial remedy proceedings, following a short and childless marriage, in which we reached a very satisfactory settlement following a private financial dispute resolution hearing. There were cross-border issues and a single joint expert had to be instructed in relation to the husband’s financial services company.
Advising a commodity derivatives platform
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
Led by:
Advising a complex M&A deal involving the purchase of a ship building company
We acted for a consortium of domestic & international family office investors in relation to a complex private equity backed M&A buy-side mandate which involved the purchase of a ship building company. We advised the buyer on all aspects of the transaction; from initial due diligence to a successful completion of the onward sale, where all parties walked away satisfied with the outcome.
Led by:
Advising a crypto currency trading platform
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
Led by:
Advising a family office on FCA regulatory requirements
We advised a family office on the FCA regulatory requirements of operating a multi-family office, as well as advising them on SAFEs under which they were investing in two early-stage companies.
Led by:
Advising a financial research provider
We advised a financial research provider on regulatory issues of offering investment research.
Led by:
Advising a leading FX provider on their terms of business
We updated the terms of business of a leading FX provider to ensure compliance with the latest law and regulation.
Led by:
Advising a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development
We acted for a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development in London which the bankrupt sought to protect through a sham trust. This involved multiple contested applications by the bankrupt, all of which were successfully resisted, and the assembling of evidence to prove that the trust document relied on by the bankrupt and his family was either a sham (the bankrupt having acted at all times as if there was no trust in place) or a post-dated document created after the bankruptcy.
Led by:
Advising on bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement
We advised a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.
Led by:
Advising on crypto trading terms of business
We advised a brokerage house introducing crypto trading offering to clients.
Led by:
Advising on personal insolvency
We advised on the individual voluntary arrangement of a high-profile bankrupt with debts exceeding £2bn.
Led by:
Advising on the purchase of a leading automotive manufacturer
We acted on the acquisition, backed by investment from a family office, in respect of the purchase of a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. We also advised on the equity financing of the special purpose vehicle, and the debt financing of the deal.
Led by:
Advising the funding for cross-channel information platform
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross-channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
Led by:
Advising the investment of a venture capital fund
We advised on the investment into a digital identity company by a venture capital fund.
Led by:
Advising the spouse of a bankrupted former high net worth individual
We advised the spouse of a former high net worth individual who was made bankrupt. The matter involved defending a claim by the bankrupt’s trustee in bankruptcy that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue of an interest in a substantial property.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national
We are acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national
We are advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.
Led by:
Debt and equity investment
We advised a “clean energy” company on the debt and equity investment by a large fund group, and on the subsequent exit by that investor and the introduction of replacement debt and equity financing.
Led by:
ICO for Stablecoin project
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its Stablecoin project.
Led by:
Providing advice on the Senior Managers Regime
We advised several individuals on issues relating to the Senior Managers Regime and also on personal regulatory issues.
Led by:
Providing commercial advice to a leading start-up bank
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
Led by:
Providing ICO corporate and regulatory advice
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a crypto market maker
We advised a crypto market maker on the regulatory aspects of doing business in the UK.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a real estate research provider
We advised a leading real estate research provider on a range of regulatory and commercial issues.
Led by:
Supporting the investment into a leading AML provider
We advised on the investment into a leading AML provider in the crypto space by a venture capital fund.
Led by:
Services
We support our clients with individually tailored legal advice, in areas such as:
Private wealth
With strong expertise in tax and estate planning and family law, our team provides single and multi-family offices with guidance on the accumulation, protection and transfer of family wealth and is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. By gaining a thorough understanding of your circumstances, our team:
- Ensures your wealth is structured in a way that is tax-efficient and fulfils the requirements and wishes of you and your family, as well as providing guidance on asset protection and succession and dealing with sensitive family matters with the utmost discretion.
- Provides detailed advice in relation to residence and domicile status which affects an individual’s exposure to UK taxation, including analysing property ownership of non-resident individuals and its subsequent taxation.
- Can guide you skilfully and sensitively through complex national and international financial claims and matters involving children, ensuring your family’s needs are protected both now and in the future.
Private equity
We advise in relation to the full scope of personal and commercial assets, which often involves building an extensive investment portfolio. An important part of a family office’s remit is the creation, as well as preservation, of wealth. In this respect, we can support our clients in creating an enduring legacy for themselves and their families by enabling them to directly invest into private limited companies. A well-run family office will have a diversified portfolio of assets, including direct investments. By having a deep knowledge of the marketplace and adopting a sector-focused approach, our multi-disciplinary M&A and private equity lawyers can:
- Help you successfully invest into private limited companies, whilst minimising the risk associated with deploying your capital.
- Come up with creative, commercial solutions which help you to achieve your business and philanthropic objectives.
- Support you with resolving any commercial disputes of any kind involving your investments, including providing reputation management advice as necessary.
Immigration
Whether you are a wealthy individual looking to move with your family, or looking to recruit employees from overseas for your family office, our team of immigration solicitors offer a personal and tailored service by:
- Gaining a full understanding of your unique circumstances and priorities and determining the route which best fits your requirements from across the UK visa tiers.
- Guiding you practically and pragmatically through the immigration process, also advising on any relevant tax planning implications.
- Supporting you with your continuing legal compliance with the UK immigration rules, including the extension of a UK visa or applications for permanent residence, indefinite leave to remain and citizenship.
Employment
When staff are engaged to help the running of your family office, navigating the web of employment laws, tax and other regulatory obligations can be complex, especially for first-time employers. Our employment team can support you through each stage of this relationship by:
- Onboarding new employees, as well as reviewing arrangements for existing employees.
- Helping you put in place written policies and procedures.
- Advising you throughout the relationship with your employees, including dealing with grievances or disciplinary matters, as well as terminating employment.
Peter DanielPartner - Head of Private Wealth
+44 20 7468 7351+44 7879 842645peter.daniel@collyerbristow.com
Caroline HollisChartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
Charles AvensPartner - Head of Immigration
+44 20 7468 7234 +44 7778 309 594charles.avens@collyerbristow.com
Nigel BrahamsPartner - Head of Financial Services
+44 20 7470 4434+44 7958 466786nigel.brahams@collyerbristow.com
Quick glance: publications
- Private equity/post M&A disputes
- Private Wealth services
- ESG: The private investors perspectiveA YouGov survey report - A YouGov survey report
- İŞLETMELER İÇİN HİZMETLERİDDİALI İŞLETMELER İÇİN STRATEJİK DESTEK - İDDİALI İŞLETMELER İÇİN STRATEJİK DESTEK
- Lifetime Giving | Trusts and School FeesA guide to tax efficient arrangements - A guide to tax efficient arrangements
- Mergers & Acquisitions: an overview of our expertise
- Services for businesses
- Financial services
- Doing business in the UK
Family offices Publications
Private equity/post M&A disputes
Often involving complex, cross-border issues, our team has a great deal of experience in resolving the full range of post-M&A disputes.
Private Wealth services
An overview of our Private Wealth services for individuals and families based in the UK and overseas.
ESG: The private investors perspectiveA YouGov survey report - A YouGov survey report
Collyer Bristow recently commissioned market researchers YouGov to ask 501 private investors with at least £100,000 of investable assets for their views on ESG investment decisions and performance.
In this short report we explore how important the ESG agenda is to private investors, what drives their decision making, what aspects of the ESG agenda are most important, and the need for greater transparency in reporting.
İŞLETMELER İÇİN HİZMETLERİDDİALI İŞLETMELER İÇİN STRATEJİK DESTEK - İDDİALI İŞLETMELER İÇİN STRATEJİK DESTEK
Turkish Language | An overview of our services supporting ambitious, often owner managed businesses, investors and entrepreneurs in building, operating and scaling enterprises from early stage right through to exit.
Lifetime Giving | Trusts and School FeesA guide to tax efficient arrangements - A guide to tax efficient arrangements
Many families contend with paying school fees running into hundreds of thousands of pounds per child over the course of their education. This guide examines some tax efficient arrangements that other family members (typically grandparents) can use to contribute to these costs.
Mergers & Acquisitions: an overview of our expertise
An overview of the expertise of our Corporate team in relation to mergers and acquisitions, where we act for experienced private equity backed buyers as well more novice sellers who need careful guidance through this potentially daunting legal maze.
Services for businesses
An overview of our services supporting ambitious mid-sized businesses, investors and successful entrepreneurs in building, operating and scaling enterprises.
Financial services
An overview of our services within the financial services sector, ranging from corporate finance, lending, and restructuring, to funding, regulation, and the pursuit of high value and complex claims against financial institutions.
Doing business in the UK
Whether you are looking to set up a new business here or expand an existing one, this guide covers the key things you need to know to avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your investment.
Spotlight
FinTech
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies and those utilising Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regard to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, and intellectual property issues and resolving disputes.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
Spotlight
Islamic finance
Our financial services team has experience in drafting and negotiating master purchase and sale agreements for Islamic finance products, including commodity based Murabaha trades and Sukuk bonds, negotiating with a number of Middle Eastern Banks in the process.
On the disputes side, we have been instructed by a number of state-owned Middle Eastern banks over the years on various financial and commercial dispute matters. As such we are aware and very familiar with the business and other cultural issues involved in acting both for and against clients in the Arab world.
Spotlight
Services for brokers
Wide-ranging legal and regulatory guidance to help Broker Dealers, including stockbrokers, interdealer brokers, FX, CFD, crypto and commodities brokers deal with regulation and legal risk and documentation.
In the UK, activities of Brokers are tightly regulated by the UK FCA and FSMA and EU regulations grandfathered into local law. environment. From the way you document derivatives trades to the way you communicate potential investment opportunities, everything is tightly controlled by several rules that affect how you do business. At the same time, customers and counterparties are increasingly litigious. Disputes around misselling are becoming more commonplace, and allegations of misconduct can result in liability more readily than in the past. We help our clients understand what is permitted and what they can and cannot do.
Pragmatic solutions from a specialist team
Our broker practice is partner-led and supported by specialist lawyers with extensive hands-on experience gained working in brokerage and capital markets. We can advise advising brokers on a wide range of issues, covering regulation, deal documentation, employment and litigation.
While other lawyers may overcomplicate the legal and regulatory framework, we focus on what’s important. We aim to handle every matter pragmatically, providing concrete solutions for our broker clients, based on our real world experience of working not just in law firms but for investment banks and brokers.
Select areas of expertise
We offer a full spectrum of services for brokers who trade in equities, debt, currency, commodities, contracts for difference, cryptocurrencies and derivatives.
- Regulatory and compliance: We assist with all aspects of regulation and compliance including perimeter guidance, financial promotions and the FCA Handbook.
- Documenting Transactions: Additionally, we advise on terms of business, introducing broker agreements, appointed representative agreements as well as derivatives master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, MSLA etc).
- Disputes: Our seasoned dispute resolution team handles the most significant matters facing financial brokers including claims for misselling, professional negligence and contractual disputes. We also assist with regulatory investigations.
- Employment law and general business: We can help you set up brokerage documentation, employment contracts and compliance policies, as well as manage everyday employment issues, internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings. We also conduct employment tribunal hearings and settlement negotiations.
- Data privacy: FCA-regulated brokers have a duty to be responsible when handling client data and control their activities through adequate risk-management systems. Our specialists in data privacy law can help you build GDPR-compliant practices and respond appropriately to any breach.
Family offices insights
Longer Reads
DESTINATION UK: Relocation advice for HNW individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and familiesDESTINATION UK: Relocation advice for HNW individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and families
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Events
Financial Services Update Seminar: AI, Crypto Disputes & ESGFinancial Services Update Seminar: AI, Crypto Disputes & ESG
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Shorter Reads
Election 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changesElection 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changes
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Shorter Reads
Cases of de-banking are on the riseCases of de-banking are on the rise
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Shorter Reads
Stay or go? UK opposition’s tax hit on non-doms likely to encourage exodusStay or go? UK opposition’s tax hit on non-doms likely to encourage exodus
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Shorter Reads
Changes to Companies House fees from 1 May 2024Changes to Companies House fees from 1 May 2024
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Shorter Reads
Changes to Companies House requirementsChanges to Companies House requirements
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Longer Reads
How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?How fair are new crypto financial promotion rules?
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FCA issues 146 alerts in first 24 hours of new crypto marketing regimeFCA issues 146 alerts in first 24 hours of new crypto marketing regime
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News
Collyer Bristow wins ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at CityWealth Magic Circle AwardsCollyer Bristow wins ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at CityWealth Magic Circle Awards
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Longer Reads
How working from home became a factor in private equity M&AHow working from home became a factor in private equity M&A
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Is your next transaction a matter of national security?Is your next transaction a matter of national security?
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Family offices key contacts
- peter.daniel@collyerbristow.comPeter
DanielPartner - Head of Private Wealth
Talk to Peter about UK trusts, tax & estate planning, International trusts, tax & estate planning, Private wealth, Probate and US/UK Tax & estate planning
Family offices
Family offices
As the needs of multi-generational and international families evolve, the family office is becoming an increasingly important vehicle when it comes to protecting significant wealth whilst fulfilling business and philanthropic aims.
Key contact
Peter Daniel
Partner - Head of Private Wealth
The Team
Our lawyers have the expertise and experience to provide you with creative, personalised solutions in a clear and understandable way.
Our Publications
Discover a wealth of invaluable guidance in the form of guides and brochures written by our expert lawyers.
Our insights
Discover the latest insights and thought leadership from our team of legal experts.
Creating a legacy for you and your family
We recognise that as each family office is unique in terms of culture, structure and scope, it is crucial to work with a multi-disciplinary team of trusted advisers with the ability to provide you with pragmatic and truly bespoke advice.
Our multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience advising clients on managing their investment portfolio whether this covers real estate, heritage property or private equity. When it comes to deploying capital, we take a commercial approach whilst striving to minimise the risk involved.
We act for several family offices worth upwards of £100 million, which includes advising them on their daily operations and their compliance with legal requirements, as well as assisting individual family members with their tax and estate planning.
We have the expertise to support you in ensuring the efficient and effective running of your family office including structuring and planning with regard to tax liabilities and regulatory compliance. We can advise you on the full range of employment and immigration matters and if your family office gets involved with a dispute of any kind, we can support you in resolving this. We can also provide reputation management advice as necessary.
Family offices work highlights
Advising a client in a complex financial dispute involving issues of non-disclosure and cross-border tax and inheritance points
We acted for a wife in a multi-million pound financial dispute involving a number of difficult issues, including initial non-disclosure by the husband, major assets abroad and uncertain tax problems, and a large inheritance received by the wife during the divorce resulting in a major dispute about the treatment of her post acquired wealth. Experts were required in relation to accountancy, tax and property and we eventually managed to negotiate a successful settlement without the need for contested proceedings.
Advising a client in a complex relocation and schooling case
We acted for a client in a complex relocation and schooling case involving a young child. Medical evidence was required in relation to both parents, along with multiple witness evidence. We successfully argued against a fact-finding hearing and reached a negotiated settlement.
Advising a client in relation to a complex cross jurisdictional finance case
We acted for a client in relation to their divorce and financial remedy proceedings, with cross jurisdiction complexities and various company and security/enforcement issues. We advised the client on all aspects of the case and settled the case following a successful negotiation.
Advising a client in relation to a prenuptial agreement
We carefully negotiated and drafted a prenuptial agreement for a client worth in excess of £100m+. The matter involved various cross-border issues and as with any prenuptial agreement, required detailed consideration and delicate handling. Both parties walked away happy with the agreement and content with the future certainty it sought to create.
Led by:
Advising a client in relation to financial remedy proceedings following short childless marriage
We acted for a client in relation to divorce and financial remedy proceedings, following a short and childless marriage, in which we reached a very satisfactory settlement following a private financial dispute resolution hearing. There were cross-border issues and a single joint expert had to be instructed in relation to the husband’s financial services company.
Advising a commodity derivatives platform
We advised a commodity derivatives platform, on the regulatory and commercial aspects of managing its platform. In particular we provided perimeter regulatory guidance as to whether the platform could be undertaking regulated activities in various scenarios, in order to conduct brokerage of potentially exempt products. We also had to consider whether its activities could be interpreted as operating a trading venue.
Led by:
Advising a complex M&A deal involving the purchase of a ship building company
We acted for a consortium of domestic & international family office investors in relation to a complex private equity backed M&A buy-side mandate which involved the purchase of a ship building company. We advised the buyer on all aspects of the transaction; from initial due diligence to a successful completion of the onward sale, where all parties walked away satisfied with the outcome.
Led by:
Advising a crypto currency trading platform
We advised a central Europe-based client building a platform offering access to artificial-intelligence powered crypto currency trading tools, on UK regulation regarding ICOs and token sales.
Led by:
Advising a family office on FCA regulatory requirements
We advised a family office on the FCA regulatory requirements of operating a multi-family office, as well as advising them on SAFEs under which they were investing in two early-stage companies.
Led by:
Advising a financial research provider
We advised a financial research provider on regulatory issues of offering investment research.
Led by:
Advising a leading FX provider on their terms of business
We updated the terms of business of a leading FX provider to ensure compliance with the latest law and regulation.
Led by:
Advising a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development
We acted for a trustee in bankruptcy on the repossession and realisation of a large residential development in London which the bankrupt sought to protect through a sham trust. This involved multiple contested applications by the bankrupt, all of which were successfully resisted, and the assembling of evidence to prove that the trust document relied on by the bankrupt and his family was either a sham (the bankrupt having acted at all times as if there was no trust in place) or a post-dated document created after the bankruptcy.
Led by:
Advising on bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement
We advised a high-profile foreign national who resides and was made bankrupt in England. We have advised on his bankruptcy and individual voluntary arrangement.
Led by:
Advising on crypto trading terms of business
We advised a brokerage house introducing crypto trading offering to clients.
Led by:
Advising on personal insolvency
We advised on the individual voluntary arrangement of a high-profile bankrupt with debts exceeding £2bn.
Led by:
Advising on the purchase of a leading automotive manufacturer
We acted on the acquisition, backed by investment from a family office, in respect of the purchase of a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. We also advised on the equity financing of the special purpose vehicle, and the debt financing of the deal.
Led by:
Advising the funding for cross-channel information platform
We advised on the ‘Series A’ funding of a company operating a cross-channel platform for secure authentication and information exchange for the banking, government, healthcare, e-commerce sectors.
Led by:
Advising the investment of a venture capital fund
We advised on the investment into a digital identity company by a venture capital fund.
Led by:
Advising the spouse of a bankrupted former high net worth individual
We advised the spouse of a former high net worth individual who was made bankrupt. The matter involved defending a claim by the bankrupt’s trustee in bankruptcy that there had been a transaction defrauding creditors following an alleged transfer at an undervalue of an interest in a substantial property.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national
We are acting for the trustees in bankruptcy of a high-profile foreign national made bankrupt in England. The case raises cross-border issues as the bankrupt’s business activities were largely conducted abroad, in particular in Africa and the Middle East.
Led by:
Advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national
We are advising the trustees in bankruptcy of a wealthy Middle Eastern national made bankrupt in England. Assets are being pursued in two foreign jurisdictions.
Led by:
Debt and equity investment
We advised a “clean energy” company on the debt and equity investment by a large fund group, and on the subsequent exit by that investor and the introduction of replacement debt and equity financing.
Led by:
ICO for Stablecoin project
We advised a Japanese based client on the legal and regulatory aspects in regards to raising funds via an initial coin offering (ICO) for its Stablecoin project.
Led by:
Providing advice on the Senior Managers Regime
We advised several individuals on issues relating to the Senior Managers Regime and also on personal regulatory issues.
Led by:
Providing commercial advice to a leading start-up bank
We advise a leading start-up online bank on an on-going basis on multiple commercial matters including terms and conditions, services agreements, influencer agreements and others.
Led by:
Providing ICO corporate and regulatory advice
We advised a leading provider of regulatory services in the crypto space on a range of corporate and regulatory matters, including the regulatory impact of selling initial coin offerings (ICOs) into the UK market, various block trades in crypto currencies, and assorted corporate structure matters, including debt, ICO and equity financing.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a crypto market maker
We advised a crypto market maker on the regulatory aspects of doing business in the UK.
Led by:
Providing regulatory advice to a real estate research provider
We advised a leading real estate research provider on a range of regulatory and commercial issues.
Led by:
Supporting the investment into a leading AML provider
We advised on the investment into a leading AML provider in the crypto space by a venture capital fund.
Led by:
Private wealth
With strong expertise in tax and estate planning and family law, our team provides single and multi-family offices with guidance on the accumulation, protection and transfer of family wealth and is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. By gaining a thorough understanding of your circumstances, our team:
- Ensures your wealth is structured in a way that is tax-efficient and fulfils the requirements and wishes of you and your family, as well as providing guidance on asset protection and succession and dealing with sensitive family matters with the utmost discretion.
- Provides detailed advice in relation to residence and domicile status which affects an individual’s exposure to UK taxation, including analysing property ownership of non-resident individuals and its subsequent taxation.
- Can guide you skilfully and sensitively through complex national and international financial claims and matters involving children, ensuring your family’s needs are protected both now and in the future.
Private equity
We advise in relation to the full scope of personal and commercial assets, which often involves building an extensive investment portfolio. An important part of a family office’s remit is the creation, as well as preservation, of wealth. In this respect, we can support our clients in creating an enduring legacy for themselves and their families by enabling them to directly invest into private limited companies. A well-run family office will have a diversified portfolio of assets, including direct investments. By having a deep knowledge of the marketplace and adopting a sector-focused approach, our multi-disciplinary M&A and private equity lawyers can:
- Help you successfully invest into private limited companies, whilst minimising the risk associated with deploying your capital.
- Come up with creative, commercial solutions which help you to achieve your business and philanthropic objectives.
- Support you with resolving any commercial disputes of any kind involving your investments, including providing reputation management advice as necessary.
Immigration
Whether you are a wealthy individual looking to move with your family, or looking to recruit employees from overseas for your family office, our team of immigration solicitors offer a personal and tailored service by:
- Gaining a full understanding of your unique circumstances and priorities and determining the route which best fits your requirements from across the UK visa tiers.
- Guiding you practically and pragmatically through the immigration process, also advising on any relevant tax planning implications.
- Supporting you with your continuing legal compliance with the UK immigration rules, including the extension of a UK visa or applications for permanent residence, indefinite leave to remain and citizenship.
Employment
When staff are engaged to help the running of your family office, navigating the web of employment laws, tax and other regulatory obligations can be complex, especially for first-time employers. Our employment team can support you through each stage of this relationship by:
- Onboarding new employees, as well as reviewing arrangements for existing employees.
- Helping you put in place written policies and procedures.
- Advising you throughout the relationship with your employees, including dealing with grievances or disciplinary matters, as well as terminating employment.
Peter DanielPartner - Head of Private Wealth
View Peter Daniel's profileAidan GrantPartner
View Aidan Grant's profileCameron CreesAssociate
View Cameron Crees's profileCaroline HollisChartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
View Caroline Hollis's profileCharles AvensPartner - Head of Immigration
View Charles Avens's profileCharlie FowlerPartner
View Charlie Fowler's profileDaniel SimonSenior Partner
View Daniel Simon's profileEmily MalvasoSenior Associate
View Emily Malvaso's profileHenry LopesAssociate
View Henry Lopes's profileIsobel RudgeAssociate
View Isobel Rudge's profileJames AustenPartner
View James Austen's profileJohn SanerPartner
View John Saner's profileLuke NaylorAssociate
View Luke Naylor's profileNathania HallSenior Associate
View Nathania Hall's profileNigel BrahamsPartner - Head of Financial Services
View Nigel Brahams's profileRagavan ArunachalamPartner
View Ragavan Arunachalam's profileRoger WoolfeConsultant
View Roger Woolfe's profileSamara DuttonPartner
View Samara Dutton's profileSuki LoftusTrust Manager
View Suki Loftus's profileTulin Kiranoglu HamitPartner
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- Private equity/post M&A disputes
- Private Wealth services
- ESG: The private investors perspectiveA YouGov survey report - A YouGov survey report
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SPOTLIGHT
FinTechopen
Our practice advises a diverse client base including challenger banks, peer-to-peer e-payment vehicles, Forex companies and those utilising Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
We regularly advise companies and projects looking to raise funds via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs) in regard to UK law and FCA regulation and the contractual relationship between those offering the token and the token holder. We have particular expertise advising on corporate, commercial, data protection, and intellectual property issues and resolving disputes.
We understand that, in this space, simple is better. We keep our approach light touch, focusing only on what needs to be done to secure the best result as quickly as possible, freeing you up to focus on the progression of your business.
Islamic financeopen
Our financial services team has experience in drafting and negotiating master purchase and sale agreements for Islamic finance products, including commodity based Murabaha trades and Sukuk bonds, negotiating with a number of Middle Eastern Banks in the process.
On the disputes side, we have been instructed by a number of state-owned Middle Eastern banks over the years on various financial and commercial dispute matters. As such we are aware and very familiar with the business and other cultural issues involved in acting both for and against clients in the Arab world.
Services for brokersopen
Wide-ranging legal and regulatory guidance to help Broker Dealers, including stockbrokers, interdealer brokers, FX, CFD, crypto and commodities brokers deal with regulation and legal risk and documentation.
In the UK, activities of Brokers are tightly regulated by the UK FCA and FSMA and EU regulations grandfathered into local law. environment. From the way you document derivatives trades to the way you communicate potential investment opportunities, everything is tightly controlled by several rules that affect how you do business. At the same time, customers and counterparties are increasingly litigious. Disputes around misselling are becoming more commonplace, and allegations of misconduct can result in liability more readily than in the past. We help our clients understand what is permitted and what they can and cannot do.
Pragmatic solutions from a specialist team
Our broker practice is partner-led and supported by specialist lawyers with extensive hands-on experience gained working in brokerage and capital markets. We can advise advising brokers on a wide range of issues, covering regulation, deal documentation, employment and litigation.
While other lawyers may overcomplicate the legal and regulatory framework, we focus on what’s important. We aim to handle every matter pragmatically, providing concrete solutions for our broker clients, based on our real world experience of working not just in law firms but for investment banks and brokers.
Select areas of expertise
We offer a full spectrum of services for brokers who trade in equities, debt, currency, commodities, contracts for difference, cryptocurrencies and derivatives.
- Regulatory and compliance: We assist with all aspects of regulation and compliance including perimeter guidance, financial promotions and the FCA Handbook.
- Documenting Transactions: Additionally, we advise on terms of business, introducing broker agreements, appointed representative agreements as well as derivatives master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, MSLA etc).
- Disputes: Our seasoned dispute resolution team handles the most significant matters facing financial brokers including claims for misselling, professional negligence and contractual disputes. We also assist with regulatory investigations.
- Employment law and general business: We can help you set up brokerage documentation, employment contracts and compliance policies, as well as manage everyday employment issues, internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings. We also conduct employment tribunal hearings and settlement negotiations.
- Data privacy: FCA-regulated brokers have a duty to be responsible when handling client data and control their activities through adequate risk-management systems. Our specialists in data privacy law can help you build GDPR-compliant practices and respond appropriately to any breach.
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