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Hourani & Partners
Hourani & Partners is one of the leading commercial law firms in the Middle East. The firm is led by a team of former “Big Law” attorneys who share a common belief – to establish a successful legal practice in the region, you have to be fully committed to the markets you serve. By being true local experts, maintaining a dedicated presence on the ground, and continuously providing exceptional levels of service, Hourani & Partners distinguishes itself from others.
Attendees
Sally Tennant OBE
Founder
Acorn Capital Advisers
We work with clients on long-term collaborations, strategic reviews and one-off bespoke projects. We provide a range of advice to family offices across vision, strategy, investments, philanthropy, structures, multigenerational wealth and governance.
Attendees
Carlton Crabbe
CEO
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Capital for Life
Capital for Life provides universal life insurance and premium finance to wealthy clients in over 150 countries. Our solutions include index universal life insurance, life insurance retirement plans and key man insurance.
Attendees
Angela Calnan (TEP)
Partner
Ellie Crespi
Partner
Jason Romer
Group Managing Partner
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Collas Crill
Collas Crill is a top ten offshore law firm with offices in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London.
Our clients include some of the world's leading financial institutions, international businesses, trusts and funds, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families. We deliver a comprehensive range of legal services in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity, trusts and private wealth, dispute resolution, insolvency and property.
Collas Crill has a long history of serving clients in the MENA region with a region-specific team drawn from our private client, financing, corporate and litigation practices.
Attendees
Trident Trust
Established in 1978, Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of fiduciary, corporate, and fund administration services to the financial services sector worldwide. We employ over 1,100 staff in more than 25 jurisdictions across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. Privately owned and independent, we work with high-net-worth families, family offices and professional advisors to preserve wealth from generation to generation, assist in orderly succession planning and guard against political and economic uncertainty. We also help international businesses manage their global asset holding and operational structures with a range of outsourced company formation and administration services. Our worldwide presence, combined with local knowledge and our commitment to responsiveness, reliability and attention to detail has earned us a reputation for excellence in client service.
With our Dubai office established in 2006, we have a long track record of working with private clients, their advisors and other professional firms in the Middle East to establish wealth planning and asset protection structures, including DIFC Foundations & Offshore Trusts.
Attendees
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James Ramsden
British Isles Commercial Director
Black Brick Property Solutions
Established in 2007 by property expert Camilla Dell, Black Brick specialises in representing high-net-worth individuals, family offices, investors, and corporate clients from around the world seeking unparalleled expertise in purchasing property. Camilla and her team collectively have over 100 years’ experience and have been responsible for sourcing nearly £2bn in residential property. They represent some of the most successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and royal families from around the world. The agency has earned a stellar reputation for its dedication to client satisfaction, market intelligence, and the ability to secure unique and high-value properties across prime London, Surrey and the West Country. They have won several prestigious awards including City Wealth Magic Circle Property Advisor of the Year 2024, and are consistently ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Spears 500.
Black Brick has seen the real estate market through recessions, political uncertainty, numerous tax changes, Brexit and a global pandemic. Few firms can match the depth of our expertise in advising private clients, investors and trustees on all aspects of purchasing residential property. We have advised, sourced and acquired almost every type of property from luxury penthouse apartments to family houses, single buy to let properties to freehold blocks, unmodernised property to plots of land, new build, off plan and period property to large country estates. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or an investment property, rent something long term or temporary, sell a home or an investment asset or need assistance in managing your home or investment portfolio, we have the right team to help you achieve your property ambitions.
Attendees
Camilla Dell
Managing Partner
Chadi Hourani
Partner
Amgad Husein
Partner
Sunita Singh-Dalal
Partner
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Hourani & Partners
Hourani & Partners is one of the leading commercial law firms in the Middle East. The firm is led by a team of former “Big Law” attorneys who share a common belief – to establish a successful legal practice in the region, you have to be fully committed to the markets you serve. By being true local experts, maintaining a dedicated presence on the ground, and continuously providing exceptional levels of service, Hourani & Partners distinguishes itself from others.
Attendees
Sally Tennant OBE
Founder
Acorn Capital Advisers
We work with clients on long-term collaborations, strategic reviews and one-off bespoke projects. We provide a range of advice to family offices across vision, strategy, investments, philanthropy, structures, multigenerational wealth and governance.
Attendees
Carlton Crabbe
CEO
Capital for Life
Capital for Life provides universal life insurance and premium finance to wealthy clients in over 150 countries. Our solutions include index universal life insurance, life insurance retirement plans and key man insurance.
Attendees
Collas Crill
Collas Crill is a top ten offshore law firm with offices in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and London.
Our clients include some of the world's leading financial institutions, international businesses, trusts and funds, as well as high-net-worth individuals and families. We deliver a comprehensive range of legal services in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity, trusts and private wealth, dispute resolution, insolvency and property.
Collas Crill has a long history of serving clients in the MENA region with a region-specific team drawn from our private client, financing, corporate and litigation practices.
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Attendees
Angela Calnan (TEP)
Partner
Ellie Crespi
Partner
Jason Romer
Group Managing Partner
Trident Trust
Established in 1978, Trident Trust is a leading independent provider of fiduciary, corporate, and fund administration services to the financial services sector worldwide. We employ over 1,100 staff in more than 25 jurisdictions across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East. Privately owned and independent, we work with high-net-worth families, family offices and professional advisors to preserve wealth from generation to generation, assist in orderly succession planning and guard against political and economic uncertainty. We also help international businesses manage their global asset holding and operational structures with a range of outsourced company formation and administration services. Our worldwide presence, combined with local knowledge and our commitment to responsiveness, reliability and attention to detail has earned us a reputation for excellence in client service.
With our Dubai office established in 2006, we have a long track record of working with private clients, their advisors and other professional firms in the Middle East to establish wealth planning and asset protection structures, including DIFC Foundations & Offshore Trusts.
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Attendees
Dave Lange
Managing Director & Senior Executive Officer
James Ramsden
British Isles Commercial Director
Withersworldwide
Withers has been assisting clients based in the Middle East or with connections to the region for many years, focusing on safeguarding their global family interests, wealth planning projects and international business strategies. Across our 17 offices worldwide, we have a global team of Middle Eastern specialists, many of whom speak Arabic, who have a deep understanding of the rich cultural diversity of the area.
As a firm, our reach is international, and the advice we provide covers a full range of legal capabilities.
We pride ourselves in our strong personal ties with local firms in the Middle East and work with them seamlessly on mutual projects. We are considered trusted advisors to many clients connected to the Middle East, a large number of which appear in the Sunday Times Rich List and the Forbes top 100 Arab family businesses list, demonstrating the calibre of the work that we take on.
Attendees
Hannah Wailoo
Partner & co-head of the Middle East group
Saleh Alobeidli
Partner
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Lexolent
Welcome to Lexolent, the world’s first globally coordinated origination network for legal finance professionals. We provide a unique platform for our network members and have created a marketplace where capital meets origination.
Traditionally, accessing this market has been limited to a select few legal finance companies. However, Lexolent disrupts the status quo by infusing technology-driven approaches into every aspect of our operations. By harnessing the power of legal tech and capitalising on the latest advancements, we bring unprecedented agility, efficiency, and opportunity to the legal finance landscape.
Lexolent provides a more agile solution, a one-stop shop that facilitates all of your legal finance needs. We combine the two essential elements for our members. origination – the deals to invest in and capital, the funds to invest.
Attendees
Saleh Alobeidli
Partner
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Lexolent
Welcome to Lexolent, the world’s first globally coordinated origination network for legal finance professionals. We provide a unique platform for our network members and have created a marketplace where capital meets origination.
Traditionally, accessing this market has been limited to a select few legal finance companies. However, Lexolent disrupts the status quo by infusing technology-driven approaches into every aspect of our operations. By harnessing the power of legal tech and capitalising on the latest advancements, we bring unprecedented agility, efficiency, and opportunity to the legal finance landscape.
Lexolent provides a more agile solution, a one-stop shop that facilitates all of your legal finance needs. We combine the two essential elements for our members. origination – the deals to invest in and capital, the funds to invest.
Attendees
Sophós Advisors
We are a Miami based life insurance broker and captive insurance program consulting and managing group. We specialize in providing tailor made private placement life insurance structuring, traditional life brokerage and bespoke property & casualty captive insurance programs.
We are licensed and regulated in 3 jurisdictions (Miami, Cayman and Zurich) and are in process of obtaining one more by mid-2024 (Dubai). We have agreements with global carriers, and we can intermediate life insurance with providers from 11 jurisdictions. We have capacity to provide captive insurance services from 9 domiciles in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
We provide global families and their businesses the necessary tools to address various risk management needs. We understand that the world of insurance can be very complicated, so we help our clients understand and feel confident about the protection they choose for themselves and their assets.
Attendees
Alejandro Gil Rivero
Managing Partner
Jorge Carstensen
Managing Partner
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Sophós Advisors
We are a Miami based life insurance broker and captive insurance program consulting and managing group. We specialize in providing tailor made private placement life insurance structuring, traditional life brokerage and bespoke property & casualty captive insurance programs.
We are licensed and regulated in 3 jurisdictions (Miami, Cayman and Zurich) and are in process of obtaining one more by mid-2024 (Dubai). We have agreements with global carriers, and we can intermediate life insurance with providers from 11 jurisdictions. We have capacity to provide captive insurance services from 9 domiciles in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
We provide global families and their businesses the necessary tools to address various risk management needs. We understand that the world of insurance can be very complicated, so we help our clients understand and feel confident about the protection they choose for themselves and their assets.
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Attendees
Alejandro Gil Rivero
Managing PartnerManaging Partner
Jorge Carstensen
Managing Partner
EER Middle East
EER Middle East is the region’s leading expert in corporate services, immigration and relocation. Owned and operated by two visionary female leaders, the company has been facilitating global mobility and business solutions since 2005. Locally, regionally and internationally, EER Middle East has an unrivalled reputation for exceptional performance and comprehensive, tailored service.
Attendees
Marie O'Neil
Co-Owner and Managing Director
Aideen Hopkins
Co-Owner and Operations Director
Daniel Dronsfield
Director Of Client Services
Black Brick Property Solutions
Established in 2007 by property expert Camilla Dell, Black Brick specialises in representing high-net-worth individuals, family offices, investors, and corporate clients from around the world seeking unparalleled expertise in purchasing property. Camilla and her team collectively have over 100 years’ experience and have been responsible for sourcing nearly £2bn in residential property. They represent some of the most successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and royal families from around the world. The agency has earned a stellar reputation for its dedication to client satisfaction, market intelligence, and the ability to secure unique and high-value properties across prime London, Surrey and the West Country. They have won several prestigious awards including City Wealth Magic Circle Property Advisor of the Year 2024, and are consistently ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide and Spears 500.
Black Brick has seen the real estate market through recessions, political uncertainty, numerous tax changes, Brexit and a global pandemic. Few firms can match the depth of our expertise in advising private clients, investors and trustees on all aspects of purchasing residential property. We have advised, sourced and acquired almost every type of property from luxury penthouse apartments to family houses, single buy to let properties to freehold blocks, unmodernised property to plots of land, new build, off plan and period property to large country estates. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home or an investment property, rent something long term or temporary, sell a home or an investment asset or need assistance in managing your home or investment portfolio, we have the right team to help you achieve your property ambitions.
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Camilla Dell
Managing Partner
Attendees
Withersworldwide
Withers has been assisting clients based in the Middle East or with connections to the region for many years, focusing on safeguarding their global family interests, wealth planning projects and international business strategies. Across our 17 offices worldwide, we have a global team of Middle Eastern specialists, many of whom speak Arabic, who have a deep understanding of the rich cultural diversity of the area.
As a firm, our reach is international, and the advice we provide covers a full range of legal capabilities.
We pride ourselves in our strong personal ties with local firms in the Middle East and work with them seamlessly on mutual projects. We are considered trusted advisors to many clients connected to the Middle East, a large number of which appear in the Sunday Times Rich List and the Forbes top 100 Arab family businesses list, demonstrating the calibre of the work that we take on.
Attendees
Hannah Wailoo
Partner & co-head of the Middle East group
EER Middle East
EER Middle East is the region’s leading expert in corporate services, immigration and relocation. Owned and operated by two visionary female leaders, the company has been facilitating global mobility and business solutions since 2005. Locally, regionally and internationally, EER Middle East has an unrivalled reputation for exceptional performance and comprehensive, tailored service.
Attendees
Marie O'Neil
Co-Owner and Managing Director
Aideen Hopkins
Co-Owner and Operations Director
Daniel Dronsfield
Director Of Client Services
Jellyfish Consulting
You have meaningful goals. Our consultants can help you reach them. Helping our clients to achieve success is what drives us. Jellyfish consulting is a boutique firm offering professional advisory services across a range of industries and sectors internationally. Founded on the principles of simplicity, intelligence, transparency and sustainable. Working with businesses that strive to achieve those principles in a world that is already complex.
For many years, we have worked with organisations, individuals, businesses and institutions to deliver solutions tailored to help build, preserve and manage the legacy they build.
Every businesses challenge is unique, and, as such we are set to work with businesses that are looking for the next generation of consulting. Moving away from the traditional consultant business owner relationship to one of collaborative team work and partnership. We’ll curate a unique set of services that ensure our clients can stand alone with the businesses they’ve created.
Attendees
Jiggy Rawal
Managing Partner
Jellyfish Consulting
You have meaningful goals. Our consultants can help you reach them. Helping our clients to achieve success is what drives us. Jellyfish consulting is a boutique firm offering professional advisory services across a range of industries and sectors internationally. Founded on the principles of simplicity, intelligence, transparency and sustainable. Working with businesses that strive to achieve those principles in a world that is already complex.
For many years, we have worked with organisations, individuals, businesses and institutions to deliver solutions tailored to help build, preserve and manage the legacy they build.
Every businesses challenge is unique, and, as such we are set to work with businesses that are looking for the next generation of consulting. Moving away from the traditional consultant business owner relationship to one of collaborative team work and partnership. We’ll curate a unique set of services that ensure our clients can stand alone with the businesses they’ve created.
Attendees
Hussein Haeri
Partner & co-head of the Middle East group
Hannah Wailoo
Partner