Foundations for wealth structuring and succession
Some families, and some legal systems, prefer a structure with its own legal identity, governed by a charter rather than a trustee’s discretion. A foundation gives them that, and we build and run it to hold. We advise on foundations as an alternative, or a complement, to a trust.
A structure with its own legal personality
Both hold and pass on wealth in a controlled way. A foundation has its own legal personality and a council that governs it under a charter, which some clients, and some civil-law jurisdictions, prefer. We will tell you which suits your aims.
In the UAE, the common choices are RAK ICC, the DIFC and ADGM, each with its own character. We advise on which fits.
Succession and the orderly transfer of family wealth
Holding and governing family or business assets
Asset protection and ring-fencing
Structured philanthropy
Frequently asked questions
What is a foundation, and how does it differ from a trust?+
A separate legal entity that holds and manages assets for a purpose or for beneficiaries, governed by its own charter and council. Unlike a trust, it has its own legal personality, which some clients and civil-law jurisdictions prefer.
Where can I set one up?+
Common choices are RAK ICC, the DIFC and ADGM. We advise on which suits your succession, governance and protection goals.
