09 May 2018

From passion to profession: The XK Club speaks to James Haithwaite

First Name James Haithwaite is a great example of someone who’s put their life-long passion to good use. Having nurtured an interest in classic cars from a young age, James has since built upon his experience as a private client trustee to offer...

08 May 2018

Robust foundations attract corporate structures – Jersey First for Finance

There is no doubt that ongoing changes in the international regulatory landscape have resulted in a ‘flight to quality’ among investors and managers seeking to maintain best practice while operating across borders. In the newly released tenth...

03 May 2018

The changing face of the UK high street

Real estate, as we all know, is a fickle love. While the alternative classes become ever more alluring to savvy investors, those that have long courted the retail sector are wondering where best to invest their next dollar.  

02 May 2018

Case study: Private Trust Company for yacht ownership

Earlier this year, the Yachtingteam and I completed the acquisition of a yacht for a high-net-worth family. The yacht, which was already Value Added Tax (“VAT”) paid, was to be used by the family and also offered for commercial yacht charter. Below...

19 Apr 2018

Aviation Note #3: The truth about Temporary Admission

Since my previous article on Temporary Admission, it has become apparent that there remains confusion as to whether an aircraft could or should use it, what that process involves and what EU-recognised documentation is necessary.

18 Apr 2018

Asia’s UHNWIs: An entrepreneurial state of mind

Asia’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) has been growing at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world.

17 Apr 2018

Case study: European importation of business use aircraft

Earlier this year, the Aviation team and I completed the importation of a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft for a new client based in the Middle East. Worth around US$60 million, the plane is one of the most popular on the market and has the ability...

05 Apr 2018

Students spark global diversification in real estate investment

It’s that time of year again, when the next round of school leavers wait with baited breath for their university offers and start to make decisions on which one to accept. Not only that, but once they’ve made their choice, they must establish where,...

03 Apr 2018

Making an impact: the evolution of private client philanthropy

When it comes to philanthropic activity among our private clients, we’ve witnessed a marked shift in recent years. Whereas previously a wealthy individual would likely have made a charitable donation and then let the recipient spend the money as...

29 Mar 2018

Conversations in Cannes: real estate trends and hot topics

Earlier this month, real estate experts from across our service lines and jurisdictions once again travelled to Cannes to meet with other specialists attending MIPIM 2018. The annual real estate event has grown to attract over 24,000 participants...

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