Asset Protection Strategies
Structured safeguarding of personal and fiduciary wealth
At Allan Richards Solicitors, we design and implement asset protection frameworks tailored to individuals, family offices, trustees and private lenders with cross-border exposure. Our focus is on pre-dispute structuring, ring-fencing assets, and jurisdictional resilience — ensuring assets remain insulated from unjust claims, creditor actions and hostile litigation.
Services Offered
Trust and fiduciary structuring
UK, offshore and multi-tiered trust architecture (e.g. discretionary, reserved powers, STAR trusts)
Private trust companies (PTCs) and protector structures
Drafting letters of wishes, interposed holding vehicles, and governance protocols
Pre-acquisition protection
Risk assessment before acquisition of real estate, vessels, securities or digital assets
Use of nominee arrangements, layered entities, or limited liability wrappers
Asset shielding from hostile creditors
Segregation of personal vs operational risk
Settlement strategies prior to insolvency or dispute exposure
Exclusion of high-risk jurisdictions or non-treaty compliant structures
Asset protection in family or succession contexts
Structuring of post-nuptial agreements, inheritance firewalls and spousal exclusions
Integration with family constitutions and estate plans
Cross-border resilience
Forum shopping mitigation (avoiding asset exposure to unfavourable jurisdictions)
Treaty analysis and conflict of laws planning
Coordination with tax, regulatory and compliance counsel where appropriate
Who We Advise
High-net-worth individuals and family offices
Offshore trustees and fiduciary officers
Crypto holders and digital asset custodians
Private banks and wealth managers
Our Philosophy
We believe effective asset protection is proactive, not reactive. We work discreetly and collaboratively with other professionals to deliver resilient, multi-jurisdictional frameworks that hold up under scrutiny — whether before creditors, regulators or courts.
We do not promote or endorse unlawful asset concealment, tax evasion or sham structures. All planning is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and ethical obligations.
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Can a UK judgment be enforced in another jurisdiction?
Yes, in most cases a UK judgment can be enforced abroad, although the procedure varies depending on the destination jurisdiction. We advise on enforcement under the Brussels Recast Regulation (for EU-related claims pre-Brexit), the Lugano Convention, or through local procedures under common law or reciprocal enforcement treaties.
Can you assist in recovering assets located in offshore jurisdictions?
Absolutely. We have established working relationships with agents and legal counsel in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, the Isle of Man, Cayman Islands and Malta. Asset tracing and enforcement strategies are adapted to local frameworks and banking secrecy considerations.
Do you act for debtors or only for creditors?
We act exclusively for creditor-side clients to avoid any conflict of interest. This includes private lenders, banks, trust companies, insolvency professionals and fiduciary officers.
Do I need a judgment before instructing recovery proceedings?
Not necessarily. In certain jurisdictions, it is possible to initiate pre-judgment remedies (e.g., freezing orders, disclosure applications) or negotiate settlements without formal litigation. We provide strategic pre-litigation advice and act on demand.
What if the debtor is a trust or a nominee entity?
We are experienced in unwinding layered structures involving trusts, nominees, and SPVs. We coordinate legal action to pierce asset protection vehicles and compel disclosure, often using court orders or local trustee obligations to obtain enforcement leverage.
Do you operate on a no-win, no-fee basis?
In select cases, yes. We may offer conditional fee arrangements or work alongside litigation funders, depending on case strength and asset traceability. Standard instructions are billed hourly or on a fixed-fee basis.
Reclaim What's Rightfully Yours
With Allan Richards Solicitors in London, navigate complex international asset recovery. Trust our expertise to safeguard and return your rightful assets efficiently and securely.