Legal Services For Family Offices
Domestic, international, single family, multi-family, first generation private office or multi-generation – we recognise that Family Offices come in all shapes and sizes and tailor our services to meet their circumstances.
In an increasingly complex economic environment, many wealthy families are reassessing how they manage, protect and grow their wealth, with family office structures playing a central role. A well-designed and properly governed family office can provide the oversight needed to manage investment portfolios, property assets and business interests across multiple jurisdictions.
We advise families and their trusted advisers on establishing and optimising single-family and multi-family offices, helping to create effective governance frameworks, succession plans and tax-efficient structures. Drawing on extensive experience of cross-border wealth management and asset protection, we help families navigate complex legal, regulatory and tax considerations, preserve wealth for future generations and achieve their long-term objectives.
Expert Advice In Relation To
- UK TAX ADVICE
- INTERNATIONAL TAX & TRUSTS
- OFFSHORE TRUSTS, RESIDENCE & DOMICILE (NON-DOM)
- CONTENTIOUS TRUSTS & PROBATE
- CORPORATE LAW
- FAMILY BUSINESS OWNERS & ENTREPRENEURIAL FAMILIES
- PRE AND POST NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
- TRUSTS & DIVORCE
- PROPERTY
- LANDED ESTATES & AGRICULTURE
- CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION
- PRIVACY & MEDIA LAW
- CRIMINAL DEFENCE
- CHARITIES
- INSOLVENCY
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Running a family office brings complex legal and personal considerations that call for specialist expertise and genuine understanding. At Payne Hicks Beach, our solicitors work closely with you to protect your family’s assets, privacy, and long-term interests, guiding you towards the right outcome with discretion.
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Why Choose Payne Hicks Beach?
Our solicitors are recognised consistently in Spear’s 500, Chambers and Legal 500.
We advise on the set up and establishment of a family’s FO including advising on the most suitable structure and jurisdiction; advising on tax and succession planning for individual family members (in conjunction with local advisers if cross border); and advising on family governance structures and trust planning to deal with the interaction between different branches of the family.
As a multi-service firm we are able to offer comprehensive support for Family Offices, including citizenship and immigration both for family members and domestic staff and employees, address employment issues and our Family department can put in place pre-nuptial agreements or advise on divorce.
We understand that privacy and discretion are of critical importance to our clients. We are committed to ensuring your company’s privacy and reputation are protected throughout the process.
"Exceptional experience which allows them to focus directly on the issues at hand, in the multi-jurisdictional context - they go straight to the heart of the matter."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our expertise includes:
- advising on the set up and establishment of a family’s FO including advising on the most suitable structure and jurisdiction;
- project managing structuring and working with international advisors and coordinating advice;
- providing legal and tax advice to FOs on an ad hoc or ongoing, long term basis;
- providing comprehensive advice on making, administering and exiting investments, and on sales and purchases of business and property interests for FOs and family members;
- advising on tax and succession planning for individual family members (in conjunction with local advisers if cross border); and
- advising on family governance structures and trust planning to deal with the interaction between different branches of the family.
Our solicitors can:
- provide accounting support including management accounts
- deal with UK tax reporting and compliance obligations for individuals, trusts and companies
- advise and report on the Trust Registration Service and the Register of Overseas Entities
- management of bank accounts, making payments and general cash flow planning
Our Corporate and Property colleagues help with the sales and purchases of business and property interests and other investments.
Yes, for international families we can advise on citizenship and immigration both for family members and domestic staff and employees.
Yes, in the event of any problems, we can advise on dispute resolution and reputation management.
Yes, our award-winning Family department can put in place pre-nuptial agreements or advise on divorce.
Yes, our Employment team can assist with employment contracts and advise on any employment issues.
