Specialized Services

Escrow Services

Escrow is an international payment guarantee with cash collateral. One does not need to wait for insolvency procedures; the escrow agent releases the payment upon the occurrence of a pre-defined condition. With a properly signed escrow agreement, parties can settle cross-border transactions.

Clients of private banking nowadays look for security when purchasing luxury goods ranging from valuable paintings to private yachts and real estate. Escrow services are ideal to facilitate such transactions as the purchaser knows the funds will not be released until the asset is delivered, while the seller knows that the money is held for release.

Sports and Entertainment

We can serve talented individuals and corporates active in the international music, sports, fashion and media industries. These include some of the world’s successful composers, performing artists and personalities such as classical musicians, pop artists but we also assist promising young talent. In each case, we focus on convenience and tax efficiency crafting solutions to clients’ complex income situation.

We optimize the exploitation of entertainment assets including image rights, copyrights and publishing rights. We can arrange for collection and distribution of performance royalty and sponsorship income, leaving artists free to get on with their careers.

Intellectual Property Services

Traditionally, Intellectual Property (IP) rights have been viewed narrowly from a legalistic point of view. The focus was on protection and enforcement matters rather than on effective utilization. Today, such thinking is changing as intangible assets come to represent a substantial and increasing proportion of a company’s value. IP is rapidly becoming one of the most valuable assets that an organization or individual possesses. Therefore effective management and exploitation of IP rights is of increasing importance both to larger organizations and individuals.

We assist clients in creating an optimal environment for maximum exploitation of IP rights, ensuring an integrated and professionally merged approach. Our network enables clients to benefit from favourable jurisdictions and we offer ideal facilities for setting up and managing international licensing structures.

Yachting

The yachting industry and market place is subject to many pressures with new rules and regulations from governmental and multi- jurisdictional bodies. We believe that such pressures create both difficulties and opportunities. Our clients will always wish to have their affairs managed in the most tax-efficient and legally beneficial manner. We offer clients a complete tailored made convenience packages to enable them to fully enjoy a yacht to its best advantage.