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Investment structuring lawyers
Wealthy individuals and families get plenty of advice on where to invest.
As your investment structuring lawyers, it's our role to be objective. We never advise on what investments should be made – only how they should be structured.
Whether you're considering investing in a business, real estate, a yacht, artwork or a complex financial product, our local and global teams will work together to navigate any cross-border issues, improve your tax efficiency and ensure the investment meets regulatory requirements wherever you or the investment assets are located.
Our investment structuring solicitors have global knowledge which means we are regularly consulted by people with interests in more than one country. Our investment structuring lawyers have provided legal advice for clients including entrepreneurs, sporting stars, entertainment personalities and some of the world's most successful families.
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Track record
Private investment fund
We assisted our client, a European family to establish a private investment fund and investment structure together with a trust holding structure.
Chilean investment in gold producer
A Chilean client engaged us to advise on their investment in the AIM-listed Brazilian gold producer Serabi Gold.
Swiss family office
Advised a Swiss family office on the structuring of an investment in UK commercial real estate - our multi-disciplinary team of colleagues with expertise in commercial real estate, corporate law and banking law worked to structure and document the funding arrangements to avoid triggering a taxable remittance to the UK by the principle.
Crown Global
We worked with Crown Global to devise the first dual qualified US/UK insurance bond. The policy we advised on is the first insurance policy of its kind on the market which is suitable for individuals who are subject to the US and UK tax systems, such as US citizens living in the UK.
A family partnership
Withers advised a family office when they wished to implement a 'tracking' partnership basis. Our team pooled the family's high-value investments into a single entity structure but allowing each family member to allocate their investments to the assets that suited them best. This tax-efficient structure was tailored to the individual financial needs of each member, their tax status and goals.
Private investment fund
We assisted our client, a European family to establish a private investment fund and investment structure together with a trust holding structure.
Swiss family office
Advised a Swiss family office on the structuring of an investment in UK commercial real estate - our multi-disciplinary team of colleagues with expertise in commercial real estate, corporate law and banking law worked to structure and document the funding arrangements to avoid triggering a taxable remittance to the UK by the principle.
Crown Global
We worked with Crown Global to devise the first dual qualified US/UK insurance bond. The policy we advised on is the first insurance policy of its kind on the market which is suitable for individuals who are subject to the US and UK tax systems, such as US citizens living in the UK.
A family partnership
Withers advised a family office when they wished to implement a 'tracking' partnership basis. Our team pooled the family's high-value investments into a single entity structure but allowing each family member to allocate their investments to the assets that suited them best. This tax-efficient structure was tailored to the individual financial needs of each member, their tax status and goals.
Crown Global
We worked with Crown Global to devise the first dual qualified US/UK insurance bond. The policy we advised on is the first insurance policy of its kind on the market which is suitable for individuals who are subject to the US and UK tax systems, such as US citizens living in the UK.
Chilean investment in gold producer
A Chilean client engaged us to advise on their investment in the AIM-listed Brazilian gold producer Serabi Gold.
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Ceri Vokes
Partner | London
Christopher Groves
Partner | London
Elizabeth A. Bawden
Partner | Los Angeles
Joy C. Chang
Partner | San Francisco
Katie Graves
Partner | Hong Kong
Letao Tao
Registered Foreign Lawyer (New York) | Hong Kong
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Typical clients and industries include
Families and family offices
Families call on us when they want a firm that understands their needs – whether they are looking to pass down wealth, set up and run a family office, or make their mark through philanthropy. Find Out MoreHigh net worth individuals
With complex interests that often span several jurisdictions, highly successful people need seamless advice. With a full-service offering across our offices around the world, we provide just that. Find Out MoreSports, talent and entertainment
Withers’ global multidisciplinary sports, talent & entertainment practice focuses on representing the interests of professional athletes, artists, entertainers, sports and entertainment businesses, investors, and organizations on a full range of legal services. Find Out MoreGet in touch
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