Our trusts practice advises individual and commercial clients on the establishment, administration, and structuring of all types of BVI, Cayman, and Cyprus trusts.

High net worth individuals and corporate clients have an array of important wealth management needs, frequently with a multi-jurisdictional dimension. Families are becoming more global and tax and financial planning more heavily regulated, driving the need for sound, technical advice. Harneys provide bespoke and innovative succession and wealth management solutions to a wide range of clients from a wide range of countries.

Individual private clients seek solutions ranging from simple one-generation succession planning trusts to more complex dynasty trusts designed to hold a family’s wealth for many generations. Our lawyers have a wealth of expertise in BVI VISTA Trusts, Cayman STAR Trusts, and Cyprus International Trusts. In addition to assisting families with wealth management, succession planning, and asset protection, we advise on philanthropic pursuits, assisting with the establishment of charitable trusts and foundations. In the commercial context, Harneys advise on the creation and management of unit trusts, pension trusts, purpose trusts, and EBTs. Our lawyers are well-versed in the establishment and operation of private trust companies, often in the context of highly complex overall structures. Additionally, we have strong experience in drafting all types of wills, from simple wills disposing of shares in a BVI, Cayman, or Cyprus company, to more complex wills establishing family trusts.