A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a legal entity created for a specific purpose, such as isolating financial risk, raising capital, or holding assets. SPVs are commonly established in Dubai...

Dubai's real estate market continues to grow at an impressive pace, attracting investors from around the world.

At STEP Arabia 2025, Cavenwell Group's CEO Andrew Horbury opened his presentation with a simple but loaded question: What does it really mean to be a digitally enabled fiduciary business?

The Dubai International Finance Centre has introduced sweeping reforms to its Prescribed Company regime, removing previous eligibility restrictions while implementing mandatory Corporate Service Provider requirements. These changes fundamentally reshape how international investors, family offices and corporate groups can establish and maintain holding structures in the DIFC, with existing entities facing a January 2027 compliance deadline.

Sophisticated families, founders and family offices often reach the same fork in the road. Trusts on one side, Foundations on the other.

For high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families, preserving wealth and ensuring smooth succession planning across generations is a top priority.

In a major strategic development, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has officially launched new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and Holding Company licences...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has solidified its position as the Middle East's leading financial hub, offering a stable, internationally recognised platform for a wide variety of financial activities.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has long been recognized as a premier jurisdiction for financial services and corporate structuring in the Middle East. In recent years...

The Dubai International Financial Centre has introduced a Variable Capital Company regime that combines institutional governance with flexible capital management. This comprehensive legal analysis examines how the DIFC VCC operates through segregated cells, variable share capital, and ring-fenced liability structures, offering sophisticated investors a consolidated platform for multi-strategy wealth planning within a respected common law jurisdiction.

Jersey's strategic position as a leading offshore financial centre is the result of decades of deliberate legislative development, prudent regulation, and a consistent commitment to economic integrity.

The UAE has emerged as a global hub for family offices, with Dubai leading the charge. As interest in family office structures continues to gain traction, Dubai's appeal as a business-friendly jurisdiction...

In today's increasingly complex and volatile global economy, managing and protecting wealth efficiently has become paramount for High-Net-Worth (HNW) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW)...

The Incubator Fund has emerged as one of the most strategically important fund structures for new and emerging investment managers. In an environment where investors increasingly demand a proven...

The concept of a Jersey Foundation finds its legislative roots in the Foundations (Jersey) Law 2009, enacted to fill a legal and structural gap between common law trusts and civil law foundations.

The BVI Fund has established itself as one of the most widely used and internationally recognised investment fund structures in global finance.

The DIFC Prescribed Company regime underwent significant changes in 2026, broadening access while introducing mandatory Corporate Service Provider requirements for most structures. This comprehensive guide examines the new regulatory framework, explaining when a CSP is required, how these holding vehicles can be used in wealth and investment structures, and the key considerations for establishing and maintaining compliance with the updated regulations.

In recent years, Asian family offices, particularly those based in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Singapore have begun reevaluating their long-standing global wealth strategies.

Nestled among the Channel Islands, Jersey has earned a reputation as one of the world's premier jurisdictions for trusts and private wealth structuring.

In the dynamic landscape of global finance, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has carved out a compelling niche with its bespoke structuring...