Family Office Lawyers for UHNW Families
PBL Law Group is the leading law firm for architecting the legal & governance framework of your family office.
- Family Office Design & Domicile
- Generational Governance & Constitution
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Dispute Resolution & Fiduciary Risk
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Who Our Family Office Lawyers Help
Founders & Entrepreneurs
We architect the transition from your operating business to a professional family office.
Family Office Executives
We act as your external general counsel, providing the strategic legal architecture for your SFO.
Next-Generation Leaders
We design the governance frameworks to empower your transition into leadership.
Multi-Generational Families
We design the formal governance to preserve your family's unity & capital for generations.
Post-Liquidity Businesses
We create your family office from the ground up to professionally manage your new liquid wealth.
End-to-End Family Office Legal 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 Family Office (UHNW) Process
Step 1
Family Charter & Blueprint
We define your family’s constitution & design the strategic blueprint for your family office architecture.
Step 2
Structure Design
We design the optimal legal architecture & selecting the premier jurisdiction to achieve your family’s mandate.
Step 3
Flawless Implementation
We execute the blueprint, managing all entity formations, regulatory filings & governance document drafting.
Step 4
Ongoing Counsel
We act as your external general counsel, providing ongoing stewardship to navigate generational transition.
Generational Stewardship Demands Elite Counsel
A family office is the professional headquarters for your entire legacy. Its success depends on navigating a complex matrix of legal, tax, commercial, & family challenges. This requires a level of integrated, multi-disciplinary counsel that no single individual or standard law firm can provide.
PBL Law Group acts as the external general counsel to the world’s leading families. Our team of Raea Khan, Mark Lea, George Halikiotis, & Anthony Watson unites Australia’s foremost expertise in legacy architecture, trust law, commercial transactions, & complex tax. We ensure that your family office operates with professional discipline & generational resilience.
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Why Choose Our Family Office (UHNW) Lawyers
Holistic Legacy Architecture
We develop a holistic architecture for your family, business & wealth for no structural weak points.
Multi-Disciplinary Mastery
We provide integrated counsel from elite tax, commercial, trust & legacy experts for a multi-generational framework.
Designed for Generations
We go beyond standard estate planning, architecting structures that endure & adapt for generations.
Government-Level Insight
We offer unmatched insights from government-trusted counsels, ensuring a superior & resilient family office.
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Investment Strategy is Not a Governance Structure
A Family Office built solely on asset allocation is a fragile ecosystem. While wealth managers focus on returns, they ignore the structural fault lines that destroy dynasties: internal discord, regulatory overreach, and jurisdictional mismatch.
PBL Law Group transforms your Family Office from a passive investment vehicle into a robust, legally resilient institution. We replace informal understandings with enforceable governance, ensuring your family’s unity lasts as long as its wealth.
Blood Ties Are Not a Legal Framework
Relying on “shared values” to govern a multi-generational fortune is a strategy based on hope, not law. Without a codified decision-making structure, your Family Office becomes an arena for emotional conflict rather than a vessel for wealth preservation.
PBL Law Group replaces unspoken expectations with constitutional clarity. We draft the “rules of engagement” for your dynasty—creating binding Family Constitutions and governance charters that define roles, succession paths, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
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The End of Secrecy, The Era of Scrutiny
Today, Family Offices operate in a glass house, surrounded by a global dragnet of reporting standards (CRS, FATCA) and aggressive AML regulations. Treating these obligations as mere administrative checkboxes is a dangerous oversight.
PBL Law Group builds your regulatory firewall. We do not just file reports; we stress-test your entire structure against the evolving demands of global transparency. We protect your privacy through precision, not evasion.
From Kitchen Table to Boardroom
A modern SFO must operate with the sophistication of an institutional investor, yet many are staffed and structured like a family hobby. Using informal employment arrangements or failing to secure proper visas for key staff creates operational fragility.
PBL Law Group professionalises the “human capital” of your Family Office. We design executive remuneration packages and employment structures that align the interests of your staff with the longevity of your wealth.
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FAQs for Family Office (UHNW)
What is a Single Family Office (SFO)?
An SFO is a privately owned entity established by an ultra-high-net-worth family to act as the professional headquarters for their entire wealth. It manages investments, tax, legacy planning, and administration as a single, coordinated enterprise.
When should a family establish an SFO?
An SFO is typically considered after a major liquidity event or when a family’s wealth reaches a level of complexity that requires professional, centralised management for long-term preservation and growth.
What is the primary purpose of a Family Constitution?
A Family Constitution is the formal rulebook governing a family’s relationship with its wealth. Its purpose is to prevent future conflict by clearly defining governance, succession, and dispute resolution rules.
Why is a formal governance structure so critical?
Informal governance is one of the greatest threats to multi-generational wealth. A formal structure replaces emotion with discipline, supporting sound decision-making and long-term family harmony.
What is fiduciary risk?
Fiduciary risk refers to the legal exposure faced by individuals in positions of trust, such as trustees or family office executives, if they fail to act in the best interests of beneficiaries, potentially leading to personal liability.
Why is jurisdiction selection important for an SFO?
The chosen jurisdiction becomes the legal home of the SFO and determines long-term tax treatment, regulatory oversight, privacy protections, and overall legal security for the family’s wealth.
What are CRS and FATCA?
The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) are global information exchange regimes. A family office must maintain strong compliance systems to meet reporting obligations.
How is executive remuneration structured in an SFO?
Executive remuneration in an SFO is highly bespoke, typically combining a base salary with long-term incentives such as co-investment opportunities to align leadership with the family’s long-term objectives.
How does a family office handle disputes?
Effective governance frameworks include pre-agreed dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation or arbitration, helping resolve conflict privately and avoid value-destroying litigation.
What is the role of a Family Council?
A Family Council is a formal governing body representing the wider family. It facilitates communication, makes key decisions, and operates separately from the day-to-day management of the family office.
What is an SFO investment mandate?
An investment mandate is a formal document defining investment philosophy, risk tolerance, asset allocation, and liquidity requirements, guiding all investment decisions.
How is an SFO different from a Multi-Family Office (MFO)?
An SFO serves one family exclusively, offering maximum control and privacy, while an MFO is a commercial service provider supporting multiple families with less bespoke oversight.
Why is multi-disciplinary legal counsel important?
A family office operates across trust, tax, corporate, and employment law. Integrated legal advice ensures the structure has no hidden legal, tax, or commercial vulnerabilities.
Can an SFO manage philanthropy?
Yes. An SFO can manage global philanthropic activities through foundations, donor-advised funds, or dedicated teams, aligning charitable giving with family values.
How long does it take to establish an SFO?
Establishing an SFO typically takes six to twelve months, covering strategic design, governance planning, jurisdiction selection, legal structuring, and executive hiring.
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