Our position
What we will not do
Being clear about the work we decline is part of being clear about the work we do. The positions below apply to every engagement.
No undisclosed payments
Fees are agreed in writing before work begins. Where a bank or provider pays us for an introduction, we tell you before the introduction is made.
No opaque structures
We do not design structures whose purpose is to conceal ownership from a regulator, a tax authority or a bank. Every structure we work on should be explainable to your tax authority, your auditor and your bank.
No shortcuts on KYC
We don't onboard clients who can't or won't document the source of their funds. No single engagement is worth our reputation.
No matters we can't bank
If we do not think a proposed structure can be banked, we will tell you as early as we can, before you spend money forming it.
No promises we can't put in writing
Every promise we make is in the engagement letter. If a senior adviser won't put it in writing, it isn't a promise.
No sanctioned jurisdictions, ever
We do not work with sanctioned individuals, entities or jurisdictions, under any sanctions regime that touches our clients or our firm.
Prohibited and restricted matters
If a matter falls outside these positions, we will say so at the first conversation. The full list of matters we do not accept, and those we accept only after enhanced review, is published separately.
Next step
Tell us about your matter.
A short application tells us what you need and where. We aim to reply within 48 hours. If we are not the right firm for it, we will tell you.