In recent months, Fairway has seen growing interest from ultra-high-net-worth US persons establishing structures in Jersey (Channel Islands), attracted by the jurisdiction’s reputation for exemplary corporate governance standards and robust asset protection laws. In this article, Chris Mourant, Associate Director in Private Client, outlines why this might be, and provides a guide to Jersey trusts for US individuals.
Read moreChris is an Associate Director within Fairway Group who directly reports to the Managing Director of Private Client.
Having worked on the client administration side of the business for 10 years, Chris’ primary focus is on building new business relationships and opportunities including the onboarding of new business.
Chris specialises in working closely with large high-net-worth families based in the GCC to create structures that form part of a holistic approach to succession planning. The majority of these structures are of high value with a variety of asset classes and jurisdictions. This is a particularly complex area with cross border estates and reporting requirements.
Chris has an honours degree in financial services and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) holding the Diploma in International Trust Management (with distinction).
Chris is a motivated individual who excels in every aspect of his role, in particular developing businesswith our clients in the Middle East and the UK. He has all the right attributes required to help take thebusiness forward and has all the makings of a future leader.
In recent months, Fairway has seen growing interest from ultra-high-net-worth US persons establishing structures in Jersey (Channel Islands), attracted by the jurisdiction’s reputation for exemplary corporate governance standards and robust asset protection laws. In this article, Chris Mourant, Associate Director in Private Client, outlines why this might be, and provides a guide to Jersey trusts for US individuals.
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Family Investment Companies (FICs) are corporate vehicles used in family wealth structuring, allowing families to pool assets and make strategic decisions about how those assets are invested. Historically, Trusts have been the vehicle of choice for transferring wealth through generations; however, recent changes to the UK tax regime have sparked a growing interest in FICs as an alternative.
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Chris Mourant, Associate Director, discusses US tax planning and in particular, the Foreign Grantor Trust regime, outlining the US classification of Trusts and how foreign settlors can establish Trusts to benefit US based beneficiaries.
Global families and the US – what you need to know
Fairway’s Chris Mourant, Associate Director, discusses recent ministerial decisions that have been published since the introduction of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the “UAE CT Law”).
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