As the global legal and regulatory landscape becomes ever more complex, it has never been more important to make long-term plans for the future of your family, trust or business.
Led by Christian Hay, our full-service team offers wealth structuring, advisory and disputes expertise to trustees and high-net-worth individuals, and a range of services to clients within our local jurisdictions. The team is made up of 29 private client and trusts lawyers – 13 of whom are partners – working seamlessly across time zones. This strong global presence and our partner-led approach means that clients can benefit from our leading expertise and experience around the world.
For wealthy individuals, family businesses and entrepreneurs managing wealth across generations, succession planning and transferring control of assets has never been more challenging. That's why it's important to work with lawyers who can offer solutions that are tailored to your unique circumstances.
Collas Crill's approach is not ‘one size fits all’. We strive to build-long term relationships and stay close to changing needs and priorities, ensuring the best interests of our clients are protected in every decision.
We have many years of collective experience in providing trusts, foundations and other fiduciary services using Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey law - jurisdictions which are collectively recognised as leaders in the provision of offshore fiduciary services. We also have significant experience in specialist products and services, including pensions and Shariah, with many of the team having worked in the world of wealth management in other prominent offshore and onshore jurisdictions.
Our experts in family law, wills, probate and estate planning offer discreet, practical advice to reach the best possible outcomes for our clients, many of whom we have worked with for a number of years.
We represent trust corporations, individual trustees and beneficiaries and have conduct of many of the leading cases in this area, dealing with novel points of law and creating new and innovative solutions.
We provide clear, practical advice when you need it most and anticipate the challenges you are likely to face so that you can rest assured that you are in safe hands every step of the way.
Our team has extensive expertise in all areas of family law and is known for providing a personalised, responsive service to clients.
For wealthy individuals, family-controlled businesses and entrepreneurs managing wealth across generations, succession planning and transferring control of assets has never been more challenging. That's why it's important to work with lawyers who not only have the highest standards of legal knowledge and expertise, but also the ability to find unique solutions tailored to your unique circumstances.
Read moreThe role of a modern trustee has never been more complex. Trustees must satisfy the needs and desires of their beneficiaries, manage complex assets and navigate an ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape.
We know that trustees can need assistance and advice on how best to satisfy their duties and to meet their legal and regulatory obligations. We understand and have a great deal of experience in working with trustees to get ahead of any potentially difficult situation and resolve it in a way that minimises risk and conflict.
We represent beneficiaries, high-net-worth individuals, trustees, protectors and other power holders in a range of contentious and semi-contentious situations. Our lawyers have been at the forefront of the most complex, high-value private wealth litigation offshore.
We often deal with novel points of law, creating new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
Given the international nature of private wealth, with clients and their assets spread across the world, we work as a joined-up global team so that our clients can benefit from the knowledge and experience wherever they may need it.
Read moreManaging wealth, asset preservation, planning for succession and inheritance, and writing wills can be a complex and difficult experience. It's important to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your family and/or successors are taken care of.
Read moreThe great wealth transfer and the rise of offshore structures for Saudi families
This article by Angela Calnan was first published in issue 17 of ThoughtLeader4's Private Client magazine. Click here to read the full publication. Introduction The concept of wealth transfer is reshaping the global financial landscape, particularly...
Guernsey and Saudi Arabia: Managing changing families together
This article by Angela Calnan was first published on 12 December 2024 in eprivateclient in association with Guernsey Finance. Click here. Guernsey has looked after the family offices of several of Jeddah's merchant families for many years now with relati...
In a recent judgment, in the Representation of Summit Services [2024] JRC 222, the Royal Court of Jersey (the Court) addressed a trustee's decision to separate and reallocate trust-owned assets which were held in four Jersey law discretionary family trus...
Family ties: When trusts, secrets and DNA collide…and when "children" means more
This article by Fritha Ford was first published in issue 19 of ThoughtLeaders4 HNW Divorce Magazine. To read the magazine click here. “When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean — neither mor...
Practical considerations for outgoing trustees
Whether at the request of beneficiaries, or through their own choice, trustees will often know when the time is right to pass the baton. This guide highlights a few practical considerations to which a trustee ought to have regard upon their retirement as...
Sustained success for Collas Crill's private client team
Collas Crill has received a string of accolades for its Private Client and Trusts (PCT) team this year, reinforcing its position as a leader in the offshore private client space. The firm entered 2024 with a restructure of its legal teams, designed ...
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