Administration Centres

The Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey)
The Channel Islands are situated in the Gulf of St Malo to the south of England and to the north-west of France. The Islands have a long history of political stability stretching back more than 900 years. Guernsey and Jersey each have their own democratically-elected parliaments and are responsible for their internal affairs. The Islands are not part of the United Kingdom, neither are they members nor associate members of the European Union. Guernsey and Jersey have developed as leading international financial centres each offering an excellent professional infrastructure. Both Islands are internationally recognised for their focus upon high standards of regulation. Whilst the Islands' laws originate from the Duchy of Normandy, today legislation is influenced by the principles of English law.

Switzerland
Switzerland is considered by many to be the leading centre for private client financial services. Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland shares borders with Germany, France, Austria, Italy and the Principality of Liechtenstein. The official name for Switzerland is the Swiss Confederation and the country is divided into twenty-six cantons and half cantons, the legislative powers of the Confederation and of the cantons being determined under the Swiss Constitution. The federal capital is Bern. Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union but is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The legal system is based upon civil law.

The Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are located in the western part of the Caribbean approximately 480 miles from Miami. The Islands are a self-governing British Overseas Territory whose laws are based upon English common law principles. The legislative framework, regulatory regime and stable political environment in the Islands has established them as one of the leading financial services centres in the Caribbean and internationally.

Marketing Presence
Our Fiduciary Services Division has an active marketing and business development presence in the following jurisdictions:-

The Channel Islands (Guernsey)
Singapore
Hong Kong
Cayman
Miami
New York
Switzerland (Geneva)

Other jurisdictions
Whilst we are represented in the above jurisdictions, we also provide fiduciary services vehicles in a variety of countries worldwide, both onshore and offshore. We are happy to discuss alternative jurisdiction requirements depending on the objectives of the proposed vehicle.