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Amid rising tensions in key regions and uncertain economic forecasts for 2025, high-net-worth individuals are taking bold, timely action to protect their wealth. What was once long-term strategy has evolved into urgent restructuring of assets to preserve flexibility, privacy and control.
Recent data highlights the trend. According to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report, more than six thousand millionaires are expected to relocate to new jurisdictions in 2024, a figure that continues to rise. Global wealth migration figures suggest that around 128,000 millionaires will move residence this year, as individuals shift from traditional financial hubs toward destinations that offer greater legal neutrality, secure infrastructure and asset protection capabilities. Advisors in jurisdictions like Switzerland and Luxembourg report increased inquiries from clients with international exposure and multi-generational legacies. The question is no longer if to restructure, but how fast.
For example, a European family with luxury real estate holdings across five countries and heirs in three continents recently engaged in a multi-tier asset restructuring plan. Their priorities included safeguarding against inheritance taxes, protecting against forced heirship in civil law jurisdictions, and ensuring continued control through tailored governance models. With the guidance of cross-border wealth architects, they implemented private foundations, discretionary trust overlays, and personal holding entities, creating a multi-jurisdictional ringfence around their legacy. The structure is flexible enough to adapt over time, yet robust enough to resist political volatility.
Another case involved an entrepreneur with digital business exposure and a growing social presence. Facing the threat of regulatory tightening and reputational risk, they moved their brand IP, digital assets and income streams under a privately held structure with global recognition. This not only allowed for discreet monetization, but also created a level of operational resilience that protects both the business and the personal sphere. Such proactive moves are becoming a standard among digital-native HNWI who understand that the boundary between online and offline vulnerability has disappeared.
Wealthy individuals in the UK, for instance, have been responding to the end of non-dom status and heightened global tax scrutiny. This has led to significant outflows of capital, as well as reallocation of assets under more adaptable legal systems. Asset freezing and financial sanctions are increasingly part of the global backdrop and prompt demand for protections that remain beyond reach of international political swings. Risk mitigation is no longer just financial; it is emotional, reputational and generational.
In the current environment, even families who once operated within a single jurisdiction are looking into more advanced strategies. Wealth transfer between generations now exceeds nineteen billion dollars annually, prompting families to reassess their succession strategies. Sophisticated estate planning that once appeared exclusive to legacy fortunes has become necessary for anyone with multinational exposure. Foundations, trusts and cross-jurisdictional frameworks now serve to shield art, crypto assets and real estate in a single unified vehicle.
At Paulson & Partners our team specialises in crafting customised structures for Tier 1 private clients. We work closely to establish personal foundations and private holding vehicles that are aligned with regulatory frameworks, maintain full control while preserving confidentiality, and execute reorganisation in a timeframe that reflects current urgency. From restructuring corporate ownership through private wealth tools to planning multi-layered succession and power-of-attorney protection, our goal is to ensure our clients’ wealth remains theirs and theirs to pass on discreetly.
In times like these, restructuring is not a luxury, it is essential. Those who choose to act deliberately today will find themselves positioned to respond to tomorrow’s challenges from a place of confidence. If you would like to explore proven strategies being used by peers or receive a personalised brief, we are available for private consultations tailored exclusively to a select group of clients.
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