Family offices

Family offices

At Forsters, we understand that family offices require bespoke solutions that cater to the unique needs and ambitions of affluent families. A well-structured family office can be a cornerstone for preserving substantial personal wealth across generations, whilst achieving business and philanthropic goals and maintaining privacy.

We have extensive experience advising both single and multi-family offices on a wide range of matters. Working seamlessly across our Private Client, Corporate, Employment, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Family teams, we help family offices across all aspects, including:

• Strategic structuring and succession planning advice
• Tax advisory and planning
• Governance, regulatory compliance and risk management
• Investments, expansion and mergers
• Employment strategies including staff incentives and remuneration
• Philanthropy and charitable giving
• Resolving disputes

We assist clients in establishing trusts, private trust companies, FCA-authorised private open-ended investment companies, limited partnerships, and both onshore and offshore corporate vehicles. These vehicles are designed to invest in diverse asset classes such as real estate, private equity, hedge funds, and other specialised investments.

With extensive experience of cross-border structures, we frequently collaborate with advisers in various jurisdictions. This global approach ensures our clients have a comprehensive understanding of local regulatory, tax, and asset protection issues in offshore environments.

Each family office is unique, and so is our approach. Recognised for our deep understanding of the complexities involved in managing family wealth, we take pride in offering personalised legal advice that is attuned to the specific needs of your family and that aligns with your long-term goals.

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