Single Family Office Setup Lawyers
PBL Law Group is the premier law firm for UHNW families, providing expert counsel on the optimal design & jurisdiction for your family office.
- Bespoke Family Office Architecture
- Comparative Jurisdictional Analysis
- Family Office Constitution & Charter
- Global Tax & Regulatory Strategy
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Who Our Single Family Office Set-Up Lawyers Help
Families Post-Liquidity Event
We structure a professional SFO to manage, preserve & grow the capital unlocked from your business sale.
Global UHNW Families
We create a centralised SFO to manage global assets when your family & investments are spread across borders.
Existing Family Offices
We relocate or restructure your SFO to a superior jurisdiction for enhanced tax, regulatory & asset protection outcomes.
Next-Generation Principals
We redesign the family office to align with the next generation's vision, risk appetite & future needs.
Philanthropic Families
We structure your SFO in a premier jurisdiction to power your global philanthropic mission & legacy.
End-to-End SFO Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection Services
Single Family Office Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection
We set-up your single family office (SFO) & select the premier jurisdiction for your new or existing family office.
Governance & Family Constitution
We draft your family’s formal constitution, creating the rulebook to preserve unity & capital for generations.
FO Regulatory & Compliance
We navigate the complex global regulatory landscape to ensure your family office is fully compliant.
FO HR, Remuneration & Immigration
We manage the complex legal aspects of your executive team, from sophisticated remuneration to immigration.
Disputes/Fiduciary Risk & Reputation
We defend your family & its fiduciaries against internal & external disputes, mitigating risk & protecting your reputation.
Cybersecurity & Digital Risk Governance
We design the legal framework to manage your SFO’s fiduciary risk & digital asset security.
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Our Single Family Office Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection Process
Step 1
Legacy Architecture
We analyse your family’s goals, risk profile & global footprint to define the SFO’s core strategic mandate.
Step 2
Optimised Structure
Our experts design the optimal legal architecture & select the premier jurisdiction to achieve your goals.
Step 3
Meticulous Execution
We draft all legal charters & corporate documents, creating the legally-binding framework for your family office.
Step 4
Activation & Stewardship
We manage the full establishment or relocation & provide ongoing counsel to ensure its generational success.
A Legacy Decision Deserves World-Class Counsel
Selecting your SFO’s jurisdiction is a critical legacy decision where standard advice exposes your family to profound sovereign & tax risks.
PBL Law Group provides the complete, multi-disciplinary counsel required. Our team of Raea Khan, Mark Lea, George Halikiotis, & Anthony Watson unites elite expertise in legacy architecture, government trust law insight, commercial structuring & complex international tax. We provide the definitive counsel required to build a resilient & tax-efficient legal fortress for your family in a premier global jurisdiction.
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Why Choose Our Single Family Office Set-Up Lawyers
Government-Level Insight
Our team advised governments on trust law, providing unmatched insight into the tax, privacy & stability of premier global jurisdictions.
Bespoke Architecture
We design bespoke legal architecture of your family office to align perfectly with your family’s unique mandate, values & legacy.
Objective Global Analysis
We provide rigorous & independent analysis to select the premier global jurisdiction for your family’s long-term security & prosperity.
Generational Counsel
We operate with absolute discretion & provide long-term counsel to ensure your SFO remains secure across generations.
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Jurisdiction is Destiny
Your SFO’s jurisdiction is the critical decision that defines your legacy’s future. Increasing tax transparency & geopolitical instability exposes your capital to sovereign risk, wealth taxes & eroding privacy laws. The consequences of this single error are profound & multi-generational.
PBL Law Group provides a rigorous, data-driven analysis of the world’s premier jurisdictions. We assess the stability, tax treaties & privacy laws of jurisdictions to select the optimal domicile for your family’s long-term security & prosperity.
Custom SFO Architecture
Using a generic, off-the-shelf legal structure for your SFO is a critical failure. An inflexible design cannot adapt to evolving family dynamics or investment strategies, leading to governance deadlocks, tax inefficiencies & asset protection vulnerabilities. The structure threatens the legacy it was meant to protect.
Our experts design a bespoke legal blueprint for your SFO from the ground up—from its legal form to its charter. This creates a resilient & sophisticated framework built to last for generations.
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The Holding Structure Shield
Holding global assets through simple companies offers no real protection from jurisdictional risks, creditors or litigation. A single lawsuit in one country can threaten your entire global portfolio, piercing the corporate veil & exposing the family’s core capital.
We structure sophisticated holding companies & investment vehicles under your SFO. This strategy compartmentalises risk & creates a multi-layered legal shield between your family & its assets, delivering a superior level of global asset protection.
Family Governance & Constitutions
The greatest long-term threat to a family’s wealth is not market risk, but internal conflict. Without a formal framework, every major decision can ignite a dispute. This dynamic leads to paralysis, resentment & the erosion of the very wealth the SFO was created to protect.
PBL Law Group provides the framework for enduring stability. We draft a formal Family Constitution & Governance Charter to serve as your family’s rulebook, setting clear, legally-binding processes to ensure your legacy is governed by professional strategy, not emotion.
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FAQs for Single Family Office Set-Up & Jurisdiction Selection
What is a Single Family Office (SFO)?
A Single Family Office is a private company established by an ultra-high-net-worth family to manage its investments, legacy, and financial affairs. It acts as the central command centre for the family’s entire capital base.
Why is jurisdiction selection so critical?
The SFO’s jurisdiction is its legal home or domicile. This choice determines long-term tax treatment, regulatory oversight, privacy protections, and the legal security of the family’s entire asset base.
What makes a jurisdiction premier for an SFO?
Premier jurisdictions combine political and economic stability, favourable tax treaties, strong privacy laws, and a sophisticated legal framework. Common examples include Singapore, Switzerland, and Dubai.
What is an SFO’s legal architecture?
This is the core legal blueprint of the SFO. It includes the legal form, operational mandate, and governance charter, all designed together to function as a unified structure.
How does an SFO protect my family’s assets?
An SFO protects assets by placing them within a sophisticated legal structure in a secure jurisdiction, creating a legal shield against litigation, sovereign risk, and external threats.
What is the difference between an SFO and a Multi-Family Office (MFO)?
An SFO serves a single family exclusively, providing bespoke control and maximum privacy. An MFO is a commercial provider that delivers family office services to multiple families.
Can any law firm design a family office?
No. Family office structuring is highly specialised and requires deep expertise in international tax, trust law, and jurisdictional analysis, offered by only a limited number of specialist firms.
What legal forms can an SFO take?
The legal form depends on jurisdiction and family objectives. Common structures include private trust companies, foundations, or a series of dedicated corporate entities.
What is a Family Constitution or Charter?
A Family Constitution is the formal rulebook governing the family’s relationship with its wealth. It defines values, governance, succession rules, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
How do holding companies improve asset protection?
Holding companies create multiple layers of legal separation, compartmentalising risk so that legal issues affecting one asset do not threaten the entire family portfolio.
What are the main tax considerations when choosing a jurisdiction?
Key factors include corporate tax rates, withholding taxes, tax treaty networks, and the presence of wealth or inheritance taxes, with the goal of achieving long-term tax neutrality.
Can I relocate an existing family office?
Yes. An existing SFO can be re-domiciled to a more favourable jurisdiction through a complex legal process designed to improve tax efficiency, privacy, or asset protection.
How long does it take to establish an SFO?
The process typically takes six to twelve months, covering strategic design, jurisdiction selection, legal implementation, and operational setup.
Are tax treaties important for an SFO?
Yes. A strong network of double taxation agreements allows the SFO to invest globally with minimal tax friction, which is critical for long-term wealth preservation.
What is the role of specialist legal counsel?
Specialist legal counsel acts as the architect of the family office, providing independent jurisdictional analysis and designing the optimal legal and governance framework.
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