At Brockdorff Law we design tax-efficient structures for international investments, cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

• Group Structuring: Guidance on foreign subsidiaries, branches, and holding companies.
• Intellectual Property Management: Strategic planning for IP location and licensing.
• Intra-Group Transactions: Designing robust transactions and drafting their documentation.
• Exit & Relocation Planning: Advising on the tax implications of changing tax residency or expatriation.
• Crypto Taxation: Determining the tax treatment of dealing in crypto assets.

We represent clients in tax audits and disputes, including competent authority proceedings and mutual agreement procedures (MAP).

• Audit Defense: Managing enquiries from domestic and foreign tax authorities.
• Dispute Resolution: Assisting with tax treaties, EU Directives, and cross-border disputes.

Our professionals assist with complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance obligations, including:

• Withholding Taxes & Treaties: Advising on relief from foreign withholding taxes.
• Automatic Exchange of Information: Navigating CRS and FATCA reporting requirements.
• Permanent Establishment (PE) Risk: Analyzing PE exposure under international treaties.

At Brockdorff Law we advise on manners in which to safeguard your global assets against litigation, political instability, and economic volatility. Our strategies are designed to provide maximum security while ensuring full compliance with international reporting standards.

• Jurisdictional Analysis: Selecting the optimal legal environment for asset holding.
• Risk Mitigation: Shielding assets through legal segregation and multi-layered ownership structures.

Navigating the transfer of wealth across borders requires a delicate balance of Civil Law, Common Law, and diverse tax regimes. We design bespoke succession plans that honour your intentions while managing the tax burden of future generations.

• Cross-Border Succession: Coordinating estate plans across multiple jurisdictions.
• Business Continuity: Structuring family-owned enterprises for seamless leadership transitions.

We specialize in drawing up fiduciary structures tailored to specific family goals. Whether utilizing Common Law Trusts or Civil Law Foundations, we ensure your vehicles are tax-efficient and operationally sound.
Bespoke Trust Deeds: Advising on and drafting discretionary or fixed trusts.

• Private Foundation Management: Structuring foundations for wealth holding.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensuring all structures meet FATCA, CRS, and AML requirements.