World-wide Legal Services for High-net-worth Individuals

The panelists discussed the current regulatory framework and developing practices in the following areas: Varying approaches to client identification and source-of-funds checks for banks and professional advisors; Grounds for imposition of tax residency in foreign jurisdictions, tax regimes and liability for tax violations; Legal tools for acquisition and management of assets abroad. The origins and modern variations of the English trust; Cooperation between banks and legal advisers in private client matters. Moderator: Alessandro Varrenti, Partner, CBA Studio Legale e Tributario Law Firm