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Example scenarios

Illustrative scenarios. They do not describe specific clients. Each sets out a typical starting position, the structure a matter of that kind might call for, and the points it turns on.

Illustrative scenarios. They do not describe specific clients. Every matter turns on its own facts. These descriptions are not a promise or a prediction of the result in any other case, and they are not advice.

Illustrative scenario

A family moving to the UAE

Family office · Gulf region

The situation: A family with businesses, property and investments plans a move to the UAE and wants one succession plan for three generations.
How we would help: We review residence for each family member, compare DIFC and ADGM foundations, and keep the operating businesses separate from the family structure.
What you receive: A memorandum with the options, costs and timetable, an outline family charter, and introductions to banks.

Illustrative scenario

A UK family after the end of non-dom status

Private client · UK and Europe

The situation: A family living in the UK under the old non-dom rules holds assets abroad and a London home, with children at UK universities.
How we would help: We model the position under the new UK rules and under a possible move abroad, with UK and local tax counsel.
What you receive: A written comparison of each option, the reporting that follows, and a timetable.

Illustrative scenario

A founder preparing to sell

Software · UK and US

The situation: A UK-resident founder expects offers from US buyers within the year and has no holding structure in place.
How we would help: We map the ownership, model the tax position under each likely deal with UK counsel, and decide on any structure before terms are agreed.
What you receive: A memorandum with the options, costs and advisers involved, and a fixed fee for implementation.

Illustrative scenario

A crypto business seeking an EU licence

Digital assets · EU

The situation: The founders of a crypto-to-fiat service want to serve EU customers and need a licence and banking on an investor timetable.
How we would help: We compare regulators under MiCA, set out capital and staffing needs, and approach suitable banks alongside the application.
What you receive: A jurisdiction comparison, an application plan with fees and timelines, and bank introductions.

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