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Our offices stretch from London to New Zealand, through Guernsey and Jersey to Switzerland, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Singapore and Australia. INTERNATIONAL Our offices stretch from London to New Zealand, through Guernsey, Switzerland, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Singapore and Australia. The maze of UK and international law is complex to navigate alone, particularly for clients with profiles in many jurisdictions. Our grouping of offices can provide global advice and solutions. We administer billions of dollars of assets in offshore jurisdictions and specialise in providing trust and company administration services. Visit International Site

Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... By expertise... Select expertise... Reset Filters Our Specialists Annie Peliwan Managing Partner E: annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio... Jonathan Bailey Partner E: jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio...

Our experience in serving entrepreneurial clients, combined with our unique international network, has resulted in Rawlinson & Hunter developing specialisations in relation to a number of niche company types, these include, University spin-out companies, Special purpose vehicles and Shipping companies CORPORATE ADVISORY Our experience in serving entrepreneurial clients, combined with our unique international network, has resulted in Rawlinson & Hunter developing specialisations in relation to a number of niche company types, these include: University spin-out companies Like most intellectual property exploitation companies, UK university spin-out companies need to ensure that they are structured in a tax-efficient way. The UK government is increasingly focusing on innovation and as a result has made a plethora of support available through grant-funding bodies and the tax regime. We work to ensure that our clients can take advantage of the cashflow benefits presented by the Research and Development tax credit regime and the tax benefits of the UK Patent Box, where appropriate. Unlike many others who offer this service, we do not work on a contingent fee basis as we feel this impairs our objectivity and creates a conflict in delivering sound advice to our clients. We do however understand the cash flow constraints which these types of businesses are faced with and offer a range of discounted fees. Further, we find that such companies are also in need of our experience in (i) remuneration planning for key executives (including the structuring of tax efficient share and share option incentives), (ii) capital taxes planning for founders and key stakeholders and (iii) advice and support around the investment cycle and the use of various investor reliefs which are available currently in the UK. . Not only can Rawlinson & Hunter UK advise on each of the above specialist matters but we also offer a very cost-effective outsourced solution for the financial, HR, IT and administration functions that an early stage company needs but can seldom afford on a full-time basis. If you are looking for a firm that understands all of the issues, is fee sensitive and focused on helping you build a successful, scaleable and, ultimately, sellable business, please contact us. Special purpose vehicles Modern financing structures often result in the use of a combination of special purpose companies, partnerships and trusts. Rawlinson & Hunter’s international grouping is well placed to advise on the creation of such structures, as well as provide the necessary formation, administration, trustee, director and registered office services. Shipping companies We arrange registration of all types of luxury yachts in a number of jurisdictions. Often the most effective and confidential vehicle is to establish a company that is recorded as the registered owner of the yacht. We can incorporate such companies in most offshore jurisdictions, especially those jurisdictions offering the advantage of an international ship registry operating as a British Port of Registry. We can also assist with: Provision of Directors and Officers Provision of a registered office Accounting and statutory records Yacht ownership should be a pleasure not an administrative burden. We can take care of administration on your behalf- from arranging insurance cover to crew payroll, yacht expenses, bunkering and monthly accounting. Our Specialists Jonathan Bailey Partner E: jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio... Annie Peliwan Managing Partner E: annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio...

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Companies and partnerships are flexible vehicles that can be used and integrated into a wide variety of asset management and asset protection structures and tax planning structures. COMPANIES & PARTNERSHIPS Companies and partnerships are flexible vehicles that can be used and integrated into a wide variety of asset management and asset protection structures and tax planning structures. They are sometimes used on their own but more commonly used together with other vehicles. The combination with a trust, for example, often provides more effective protection as well as greater flexibility. Many jurisdictions are introducing new legislation designed for international business needs and the types and nature of companies and partnerships available in those jurisdictions should be considered as well as other matters such as infrastructure and stability. With offices in many of the jurisdictions featuring specialised company and partnership laws, we are well placed to meet most client requirements. We provide a comprehensive range of corporate and partnership services and are able to assist with all matters relating to the establishment, administration and management of companies and partnerships in all the major jurisdictions. As we are completely independent and we are not tied to any other service provider, we are able to offer our clients unfettered choice in selecting third party providers and working with other professional advisers. We aim to offer the highest level of personal service as our culture is all about building long term relationships. Many of our clients have been with us, not just for years, but for generations. Our Specialists Jonathan Bailey Partner E: jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio... Annie Peliwan Managing Partner E: annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio...

We can provide a comprehensive management and administration service to a broad range of fund structures. These include all types of funds such as retail open-ended public funds, quoted closed ended funds, private equity limited partnerships and sophisticated institutional funds. FUND ADMINISTRATION Outsourcing fund administration can be a cost-effective and efficient way to set up and operate funds in offshore jurisdictions. We can provide a comprehensive management and administration service to a broad range of fund structures. These include all types of funds such as retail open-ended public funds, quoted closed ended funds, private equity limited partnerships and sophisticated institutional funds. Our services are tailored to meet clients’ specific needs. A partner has overall responsibility for the fund, supported by an experienced manager and administration team. It is of the utmost importance that clients are provided with a consistently superior, seamless administration service. Therefore, we have developed many of our software systems in-house. We provide the ability to link our fund administration and accounting software to clients’ applications in order that processing is not duplicated and to provide appropriate reporting. We also provide an investor services facility through our fund website to enable agents and clients to view investments, valuations, and transactional and dividend information. As we are not tied to any one financial institution, we have developed an extensive range of contacts with a wide selection of professional services providers, particularly in the accountancy and legal sectors. We also have excellent relations with the major global custodians and close relationships with the regulators. Our Specialists Jonathan Bailey Partner E: jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio... Annie Peliwan Managing Partner E: annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio...

OUR PEOPLE Search Our strength lies in our people whose expertise and commitment enable us to provide a top quality pro-active tailored service in every office. By forename... Select person... By surname... Select person... By expertise... Select expertise... Reset Filters Jonathan Bailey Partner +1 (284) 393 5400 jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in the private wealth industry. He began his career as a solicitor in England before moving to the BVI, where he spent ten years initially practising as a BVI lawyer and later managing a trust company. Jonathan has considerable experience working with corporate and private clients on corporate and trust matters. He has worked with a large number of private equity firms in Europe and has extensive experience with clients in the Far East. He is a member of STEP. Expertise

Located in the north eastern Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory enjoying internal self government in a stable political environment. The legal system is based on English common law and the US dollar is legal tender within the islands. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Located in the north eastern Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory enjoying internal self government in a stable political environment. The legal system is based on English common law and the US dollar is legal tender within the islands. There are no exchange control regulations and entities established by and for international clients can operate from a tax neutral base in the BVI. This international business represents over 50% of the economic activity of the islands (tourism being the other major industry) and has led to the development of a comprehensive infrastructure of legal, accounting, banking and other skills. The BVI is the recognised leader in offshore corporate activity with the largest companies registry in the offshore world. The BVI Business Companies Act forms the basis and impetus for this growth and the jurisdiction has been rightly praised for offering quick, flexible and cost effective solutions for many offshore structuring plans. Trust, Partnership, Mutual Fund and Insolvency legislation also has all been passed within recent years allowing the BVI to take its place as a premier international business jurisdiction serving a truly global client base. Legislation catering to private trust companies allows the BVI to be leader in this area and this, together with the unique Vista trust concept (creating the possibility of greater settlor control of trust assets), ensures that the BVI remains a preferred trust jurisdiction.

Trusts and foundations, which are frequently used in conjunction with companies, can play a key role in the wealth management needs of individuals, families and corporates. TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS Trusts and foundations, which are frequently used in conjunction with companies, can play a key role in the wealth management needs of individuals, families and corporates. Carefully planned and structured, they can enable clients to preserve, protect and accumulate wealth, whilst minimising or deferring exposure to tax. Various types of trusts and foundations have been developed and the most suitable structure will depend upon each client’s unique circumstances. With offices in many of the jurisdictions featuring trust and foundation laws, we are well placed to meet most client requirements. We assist our clients (in conjunction with their own professional advisers) on the formation, administration and management of trusts, foundations, partnerships and companies. Our private clients range from the small family trust to large complex international family offices, while our corporate clients range from small family businesses to top 100 international public companies. The provision of trust and foundation services is one of our core lines of business and has been for so many years. We take the time at the outset to understand our clients’ requirements and expectations to ensure that we develop the right relationship and the optimal solution. As we are completely independent, we are not tied to any other service provider which allows us to offer our clients unfettered choice in selecting and working with third party service providers and professional advisers. We aim to offer the highest level of personal service as our culture is all about building long term relationships. Many of our clients have been with us not just for years, but for generations. Our Specialists Jonathan Bailey jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com E: jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio... Annie Peliwan annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com E: annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio...

Our corporate finance team acts for publicly quoted and private companies as well as entrepreneurs to offer an extensive range of advisory and transactional services. CORPORATE FINANCE Our corporate finance team acts for publicly quoted and private companies as well as entrepreneurs to offer an extensive range of advisory and transactional services. Our bespoke approach provides timely and succinct reports to directors, shareholders and finance providers and has given us a reputation for delivering real value at a cost effective price. Due diligence/Transaction support Our approach to due diligence is to ensure that our partners and senior staff fully participate in the project. This ensures that our subsequent advice focuses on the key issues that we see facing the transaction and is provided by those with sufficient experience to give such advice. We have acted in a transaction support capacity for many of the UK’s main lending and investment banks as well as for private entrepreneurs. Our Specialists Jonathan Bailey Partner E: jonathan.bailey@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio... Annie Peliwan Managing Partner E: annie.peliwan@bvi.rawlinson-hunter.com T: +1 (284) 393 5400 View bio...

REGISTERED OFFICES British Virgin Islands Rawlinson & Hunter and Rawlinson & Hunter Limited and R&H Trust Co. (BVI) Ltd and R&H Restructuring (BVI) Ltd Woodbourne Hall James Frett Building PO Box 3162 Road Town, Tortola VG1110 British Virgin Islands

Located in the north eastern Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory enjoying internal self government in a stable political environment. The legal system is based on English common law and the US dollar is legal tender within the islands. Tax, Rawlinson & Hunter CLEAR ADVICE IN A COMPLEX WORLD A personal, tailored service Tell me more about your... Services Select Service Business Outsourcing Companies & Partnerships Corporate Advisory Corporate Finance Estate Planning Forensic Accounting Fund Administration Trusts & Foundations I'm looking for... People Select Partner Annie Peliwan Jonathan Bailey