Our services
Our goal is to deliver exceptional support and innovative solutions to our clients worldwide. By leveraging our extensive experience and connections, we develop strategies that cater to your unique lifestyle and needs.
We understand and value transparency, trust and relationships in both the business and art worlds and have built a robust international network of rigorously vetted contacts and professional service providers to ensure you have access to the very best expertise. In addition, the experience gained by our team at the highest levels of UK and international law and financial services means you’ll always be one step ahead in an ever-evolving financial world.
Wealth management
We understand the importance of a comprehensive and diversified approach to wealth management and offer various services to help you to:
- Assess your banking and investment options
- Define your investment objectives
- Choose the right international investment managers and banks
- Diagnosis: We conduct a meticulous review of your overall banking relationships, including existing arrangements with financial institutions, assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and any existing investment portfolios. This thorough process ensures that we completely understand your financial situation.
- Investment objectives: Together we explore and set your investment goals, such as saving for retirement, funding children's education, making real estate purchases, or investing in other assets. This process is guided by your individual preferences and priorities, including risk tolerance, ethical considerations and desired level of involvement.
- Risk profile and investment horizon: We conduct a detailed assessment of your investment profile, taking into account your risk-bearing capacity, investment preferences, and the period for which you are willing to invest. Based on this information, we will select the very best providers to develop tailored investment strategies to suit your goals.
- Global asset allocation and investment strategy: We develop a personalised strategy to manage your wealth, considering asset classes such as shares, bonds, real estate, raw materials, and currencies. Our approach ensures institutional diversification of your investment portfolio in order to minimise risk and maximise returns.
- Banking support: We make the process of opening private bank accounts on your behalf seamless and efficient, handling all necessary documentation such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and SOW (Source of Wealth) to ensure regulatory compliance and peace of mind. We can also help you extend banking services to chosen family members or associates, handling all necessary formalities and procedures, as well as facilitating a fruitful banking relationship with your chosen institution.
Business development
We specialise in business development, investment banking and private equity services and have a dedicated team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience to help you achieve your financial goals.
- Mergers and acquisitions: We can help you identify potential acquisition targets and merger opportunities, conducting due diligence and structuring and negotiating transactions. Our team deeply understands the M&A landscape and can provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the process.
- IPO support: We provide comprehensive IPO support if you plan to go public, helping you with:
- Market issuance
- Preparation of documentation
- Negotiations with investors
- Issuance of shares
- Financial structure: We provide access to a variety of structures and financial instruments to support your financial operation, including:
- Corporate obligations
- Asset-backed securities
- Convertible obligations
- Finance leases
- Business partner matching: We will help you find the right strategic business partners to strengthen your market position, provide new skills or technologies, or expand into new markets.
- Capital raising: We will help you find investors, develop business plans, conduct company valuations, and negotiate optimal financing terms to raise capital effectively.
- Private equity investments and structures: We provide access to private equity investments and structures tailored to your needs. Always one step ahead, we proactively monitor the market on your behalf to identify attractive opportunities, ensuring you never miss a potential investment.
- Political communication: If your business involves political matters, we will help you communicate with key political decision-makers, lobby effectively on your behalf, and develop strategies to protect and enhance your interests.
- Strategic consulting: Our comprehensive, strategic consulting leaves no aspect of your business untouched and no opportunity untapped. We will help you develop strategies, identify new markets and segments, optimise operations and manage risk, ensuring your business is protected and your goals can be met.
- Support in regulatory issues: If your business operates in the EU or UK, we can guide you through the complex landscape of laws and regulations. Our expert team will ensure you remain compliant, allowing you to focus on your core business.
- Sustainable development: Whether your sustainability goals are reducing CO₂ emissions, managing natural resources responsibly, or enhancing corporate social responsibility, we will help to ensure you achieve them, protecting the environment and society and helping you maintain high levels of corporate social responsibility.
Trust and corporate services
Our expert team has extensive experience in guiding clients through a wide range of trust and corporate matters, globally and across various jurisdictions. We specialise in creating tailored solutions and understand the importance of effective trust and corporate structures. We offer expert guidance on trust and corporate matters globally, ensuring you benefit from optimised tax strategies, robust asset protection and seamless international transactions. We will help you:
- Manage assets
- Robustly protect your wealth and assets
- Comply with legal requirements efficiently
- Benefit from optimised tax strategies and seamless international transactions
- Establishing and managing companies worldwide: We can simplify the process of setting up a company anywhere in the world. From selecting the proper jurisdiction to handling all the paperwork, we'll expertly guide you through every step of the registration process. We also provide ongoing support to help you manage and administer your company effectively.
- Family share management: If you own shares in a family business, we will help you manage them with the utmost care and professionalism. Aligning our services with your business and family goals, we’ll guide you through strategic decisions, succession planning, and optimising share structures to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Selecting appropriate jurisdictions for trusts, foundations, and other corporate structures: We make the process of selecting the best jurisdiction for asset protection, tax benefits, privacy, and other key factors easier and simpler.
- Creating administering and coordinating trust foundations and other corporate structures: From creating to administrating and coordinating trusts, foundations and other corporate structures, we provide comprehensive support, ensuring you feel guided and supported throughout the process and comply with legal regulations.
- Building key connections: If you need to connect with local or international institutions to meet your business goals, we will help you establish and maintain these critical contacts through our extensive network spanning various markets, connecting you to insider insights and advice and potential business opportunities and giving you a competitive edge in your industry.
- Secure storage of legal documentation: We will ensure your legal documents are stored safely and securely in a manner consistent with applicable regulations. Our robust security measures, including encryption technology, secure access controls, regular security audits, secure physical storage, data backup and recovery, and compliance with regulations, provide you with peace of mind about the safety of your sensitive information. We will also ensure that your documents are available promptly whenever they’re needed.
Estate planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services ensure your individual and family assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.
- Smart asset and investment structuring: Our team of experts will work with you to determine the best way to organise your assets and investments, helping you create the optimal structure and build an investment portfolio that aligns with your risk tolerance. As well as maximising returns, we'll consider everything from tax implications to risk levels, ensuring your personal goals remain front and centre.
- Expert advice on asset ownership, management, and distribution: We’ll help you understand your options for owning, managing, and distributing your assets. We’ll then create a plan that matches your goals and values. Whether it's setting up ownership structures or planning for the future, we'll focus on what matters to you, giving you all the guidance and support you need.
- Privacy and property protection structures: Privacy and protection are paramount - we'll work with you to create solid legal and corporate structures that safeguard and protect your assets.
Family and lifestyle support
The lives of our clients are about more than just managing wealth. They’re about creating experiences, nurturing family, and enjoying the finer things. We understand that managing a busy and affluent lifestyle can be challenging, which is why we offer comprehensive family and lifestyle support services tailored to fit your unique needs.
- Top-tier global education support: We understand the importance of education in shaping your children's future. If you're looking for international schooling options or seeking high-quality tutors, we can help guide you through the process.
- Acquisition and sale of luxury assets: We help clients assess their existing financing arrangements for yachts, aircraft, (classic) cars, horses, and other valuables, exploring opportunities for refinancing to potentially secure more favourable terms.
- Fashion concierge service: We have partnered with a London-based luxury fashion concierge service to provide you with a VIP shopping experience. Our carefully-selected partner has been instrumental in the global sourcing of rare designer items and luxury goods and has extensive experience with a diverse, high net worth international clientele.
International relocation
We understand that international relocation is complex. Our team is skilled in navigating the challenges and will provide comprehensive personalised support to individuals and families throughout the process, including:
- Addressing tax considerations
- Obtaining residency permits
- Finding appropriate schools for children
- Coordinating with various authorities
- Understanding tax implications and benefits of international relocation: We can help you analyse the tax consequences and benefits of your move, providing clear information so that you can make informed financial decisions.
- Changing tax residence: We'll guide you through the registration process and handle the formalities, ensuring you meet all legal and administrative requirements and making the transition smoother and less stressful.
- Support in obtaining international residence permits: We can assist you in understanding and completing the necessary documents for obtaining a permit, providing essential support and advice.
- Finding and applying to foreign schools: You can trust us to find an educational environment where your child can thrive and fulfil their potential. We can assist in identifying schools that match your child’s and your family's needs, from researching options to supporting you through the application process.
- Coordinating with local authorities: Moving to a new country means dealing with multiple offices and institutions. We can help you navigate these complex and time-consuming interactions, including setting up utilities and registering with local authorities.
BC Legal
Our team of experienced lawyers is here to support you in various aspects of your personal and professional life with practical, tailored advice and support and understanding.
- Business establishment and management
If you’re starting a new venture or growing your existing business, we can help you:
- Set up your entity formation
- Craft and review contracts
- Negotiate deals
- Ensure you're compliant with regulations
- Protect your intellectual property
- Address any legal hurdles you encounter along the way
- Immigration expertise
Navigating the complexities of immigration laws and regulations can be challenging and daunting, and our team can provide invaluable help across various jurisdictions. We stay up to date with the latest immigration laws and policies to ensure you receive accurate and reliable advice. We can assist you with:
- Visas
- Work permits
- Securing residency permits
- Navigating the path to citizenship
- Estate planning: Securing your legacy is important. We'll work with you to create a comprehensive estate plan that is tailored to your specific needs, protects your assets, and ensures your wishes are carried out.
- Family law: Whether navigating a divorce, working out child custody arrangements, considering a prenuptial agreement or looking to adopt, our team offers expert and balanced guidance and robust representation on sensitive family matters.
- Tax law: Our experts will help you optimise your tax strategy, ensuring compliance and resolving disputes. We'll work to minimize your tax burden while ensuring you are fully compliant, giving you peace of mind and protecting your assets.
- Intellectual property law: Your intellectual property is invaluable. We'll help you safeguard this most vital asset, protecting your rights through our expert knowledge of trademarks, copyright, patents and licensing and enforcement.
- Dispute resolution: If disputes arise we’ll work tirelessly and sensitively to resolve them in your favour, using our extensive experience of negotiation, mediation and litigation.
Art consultancy
We understand the power of art as both an investment and a source of enjoyment, but navigating the market can be challenging. Our industry-leading in-house art consultants offer personalised advice tailored to your unique interests and investment strategies. Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to the art world, we're here to help you confidently navigate the art market, align your investments with your financial goals and make informed decisions through the following art advisory services:
- In-depth art market insights: Our expert team knows the market. We’ll conduct in-depth research and analysis, identifying emerging trends, promising artists and prime investment opportunities. We’ll then provide you with comprehensive reports and insights to help you make informed decisions.
- Streamlined art collection management: We can help you manage your art collection with ease. As well as cataloguing, valuation and inventory management, we can also advise on:
- Collection development
- Exhibition and publication potentials
- Acquisition strategies
- Portfolio diversification
- Tailored art investment strategies: We understand that your financial goals are personal and unique, and your art investment strategy should reflect this. We’ll work closely with you to craft a personalised plan while providing expert provide guidance on buying and selling artwork, art funds, and other investment vehicles within the market.
- Professional appraisal services: We provide professional art appraisal services to determine the value of artwork for various purposes, including:
- Insurance
- Estate planning
- Tax considerations
- Expert art market insights: We’ll keep you informed about the latest trends, exhibitions, and auctions in the art world, ensuring you stay informed and make the most beneficial decisions regarding your art investments.
Our appraisals are conducted by certified and experienced art appraisers who will give you industry-leading guidance you can trust.