Family office structuring
Creation of a legal model of a family office.
- single family office
- multi-family office
- investment family office
- corporate governance system
- ownership architecture
- investment platform
- international coordination
Family offices, international wealth management and asset structuring
Legal support for family offices, international capital structuring, asset protection, international investments, private wealth management and business succession
— About practice
Capital requires structure, not just investment
It is much easier to create capital than to maintain it over several generations.
As a business grows, new challenges arise: managing international assets, protecting property, structuring investments, corporate governance of family companies, preparing the next generation of owners and coordinating activities across multiple jurisdictions.
The family office is becoming not just a tool for managing wealth, but a center for making strategic decisions.
Erich Rath assists international business owners, entrepreneurs, family offices and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) in creating legal structures that ensure long-term capital preservation, effective asset management and sustainable development of family businesses.
— When practice is needed
We support projects if the client:
- creates a family office
- structures international assets
- manages capital in several countries
- acquires international assets
- creates an investment platform
- forms an international holding structure
- preparing to transfer the business to the next generation
- protects assets
- diversifies investments
- consolidates international business
— Expertise
Main directions
Private capital structuring
Comprehensive structuring of private capital.
- private capital
- capital structuring
- international capital planning
- cross-border capital
- capital preservation
- long-term ownership structures
International asset structuring
Creation of an ownership structure for international assets.
- international asset structuring
- global ownership structures
- investment holdings
- cross-border asset management
- strategic asset allocation
- asset consolidation
Asset protection
Protecting assets and minimizing legal risks.
- asset protection
- capital protection
- property protection
- risk segregation
- international asset ownership
- strategic risk management
Holding companies
Creation of international holding structures.
- holding companies
- international holdings
- family holdings
- investment holdings
- ownership structures
- group architecture
Family management
Building a family business management system.
- family management
- family constitution
- family charter
- corporate governance policies
- ownership management
- decision making structure
Succession planning
Preparing the transfer of business and capital to the next generation.
- succession planning
- business continuity
- transfer of possession
- transfer of leadership
- continuity of family business
- planning for the next generation
International investments
Legal support of international investments.
- private investment
- cross-border investments
- investment instruments
- direct investment
- joint investments
- portfolio structuring
Family business support
Legal support for international family companies.
- family business management
- shareholder ownership structures
- corporate governance
- support of the board of directors
- strategic growth
- business transformation
Legacy and long-term capital strategy
Development of a long-term capital preservation strategy.
- long-term ownership strategy
- legacy planning
- intergenerational capital
- capital preservation
- strategic management
- international family strategy
— Results
Relevant experience
Creation of an international family office structure for asset management in Europe, UAE and North America
Development of a holding model for an international family industrial group
Preparing a corporate structure for long-term management of international investments
Formation of a family management system for international business owners
Structuring direct investments in infrastructure and technology projects
Consolidation of international assets within a single corporate architecture
Preparing a strategy for transferring the business to the next generation
Development of a model for managing international family capital
— Who do we help?
Industries
- family offices
- private investment companies
- direct private investment
- venture capital
- industrial holdings
- technologies
- artificial intelligence
- real estate
- hotel sector
- infrastructure
- energy
- healthcare
- luxury assets
- aviation
- maritime sector
— Advantages
Why Erich Rath
- 01support for international business owners, family offices and private investors
- 02combining corporate law, investments, international structuring and strategic capital management
- 03building international structures focused on preserving assets and business continuity
- 04support of complex projects covering Europe, UK, UAE, North America and other key jurisdictions
- 05legal solutions aimed at long-term capital preservation, property protection and sustainable development of family businesses
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A family office is a comprehensive system for managing capital, investments, corporate structures and strategic assets of a family or business owner. It combines legal support, corporate governance, investment planning and coordination of international projects.
Typically after generating significant international capital, establishing multiple investment avenues, expanding the business into multiple jurisdictions, or preparing to transfer assets to the next generation.
Yes. We create corporate and holding structures to manage companies, investments, real estate and other assets located in various countries.
Yes. We develop legal mechanisms for succession, corporate governance and transfer of control to ensure the long-term sustainability of family businesses.
Yes. We support the acquisition of companies, real estate, infrastructure projects and other assets, and also create legal models for managing an international investment portfolio.
— See also
Related practices
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Tell us about your task
Erich Rath advises international business owners, family offices, private investors and international families on capital structuring, asset protection, corporate governance and business succession. We create legal models that preserve capital, ensure effective management of international assets and form the basis for the long-term development of future generations.