Withers Worldwide

Just as every family is unique, so is every family office: the structure of any family office will be shaped by the nature of the family and by its individual circumstances.

The creation of a successful family office requires a clear and comprehensive understanding of the family's business and investment holdings, and the key objectives underpinning the family and its enterprises. A thorough awareness of the family's aspirations and vision is also required to create the right structure for it. This may be corporate, a partnership, or a combination of both.

We have many years' experience in tailoring structures to fit individual family's circumstances. In many cases we help clients set up conventional family offices; but we are also involved in forming and advising virtual family offices - working closely with the family's investment advisers, accounting and tax teams and other professionals in order to provide the services of a family office without the expense of full-time staff or office premises.