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For over two decades, Meridian & Partners has served as discreet legal counsel to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and multinational corporations navigating complex cross-border financial structures, asset protection, and regulatory compliance across 15+ jurisdictions.

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REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Selected Engagements
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Asset Protection $870M

Multi-Jurisdictional Wealth Restructuring for UHNWI Family

Challenge

A Southeast Asian family office faced imminent exposure to adverse tax legislation across three jurisdictions, threatening $870M in consolidated holdings.

Jurisdiction

Singapore, Switzerland, Cook Islands

Strategy

Architected a layered trust-foundation structure with purpose-built holding vehicles across three jurisdictions, achieving full regulatory compliance within 90 days.

Outcome

Successfully shielded 100% of assets from the new tax regime. Estimated annual savings of $14M. Zero regulatory inquiries to date.

Corporate M&A $1.2B

Cross-Border Acquisition of Pan-Asian Logistics Platform

Challenge

A European multinational required acquisition of a logistics conglomerate operating across 7 Asian jurisdictions, with complex layered ownership and regulatory constraints.

Jurisdiction

Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, BVI, Japan

Strategy

Structured a Cayman-domiciled acquisition vehicle with jurisdiction-specific sub-holdings, navigating foreign investment restrictions in Japan and Hong Kong.

Outcome

Transaction completed in 5 months — 40% faster than industry benchmark. All regulatory approvals secured without conditions.

Web3 & Crypto $450M TVL

Multi-Jurisdictional Licensing for Global DeFi Protocol

Challenge

A leading DeFi protocol with $450M in total value locked faced regulatory uncertainty across 5 key markets, risking forced shutdown in major jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction

Switzerland (FINMA), Singapore (MAS), UAE (VARA), BVI (FSC)

Strategy

Designed a modular licensing framework with a Swiss foundation as the governance layer, complemented by jurisdiction-specific operating entities.

Outcome

Secured VASP licenses in 3 jurisdictions within 8 months. Protocol continued operations without interruption. Successfully onboarded institutional partners.

Dispute Resolution $320M

International Arbitration & Asset Recovery for Defrauded Investors

Challenge

A consortium of Middle Eastern investors lost $320M in a sophisticated cross-border fraud scheme involving shell companies across 4 jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction

LCIA (London), BVI Commercial Court, Dubai DIFC

Strategy

Coordinated parallel proceedings: LCIA arbitration for contractual claims, BVI freezing orders for asset preservation, and DIFC proceedings for local enforcement.

Outcome

Recovered $285M (89%) within 14 months. Full enforcement across all jurisdictions. Criminal referrals led to additional recoveries.

GLOBAL REACH

Practicing Across
15+ Jurisdictions

Our partners are admitted to practice in the world's most critical financial and offshore jurisdictions. Where we lack local admission, we maintain established relationships with pre-vetted co-counsel of equivalent caliber.

Americas

  • New York, United States
  • Delaware, United States
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Bermuda
  • Bahamas

Europe

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Luxembourg
  • Cyprus
  • Malta

Asia Pacific

  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Dubai (DIFC), UAE
  • Seychelles
All jurisdictional admissions are independently verifiable through the relevant bar associations and regulatory bodies. Full credentials available upon request under NDA.
PROVEN EXCELLENCE

A Legacy Measured in
Outcomes, Not Promises

$0 Cross-Border Transactions
Successfully Structured
0 High-Value Mandates
Executed Since 2003
0 Jurisdictions Across
Four Continents
0 Client Retention Rate
Over Two Decades
Chambers & Partners Band 1 — Offshore Corporate/M&A
The Legal 500 Tier 1 — Financial Services Regulatory
IFLR1000 Leading Firm — Cross-Border Tax
Lex Mundi Exclusive Member — Asia Pacific
CORE EXPERTISE

Four Pillars of
Strategic Counsel

Each practice area is led by a senior partner with a minimum of 15 years' dedicated experience in their respective jurisdiction. Our teams operate with absolute discretion and an unwavering commitment to client interests.

01

Cross-Border Asset Protection & Wealth

We architect sophisticated offshore trust structures, foundation vehicles, and multi-jurisdictional holding frameworks designed to preserve and protect generational wealth against geopolitical risk, litigation exposure, and adverse regulatory shifts.

  • Irrevocable & discretionary trust establishment
  • Multi-jurisdictional asset segregation strategies
  • Foundation & purpose trust vehicles
  • Pre-immigration tax & estate planning
  • Compliant global wealth restructuring
02

Corporate & Offshore M&A

From entity formation in leading offshore jurisdictions to complex multi-party acquisitions, we provide end-to-end legal counsel for corporate structures that demand precision, confidentiality, and cross-border enforceability.

  • BVI, Cayman, Bermuda & Seychelles incorporations
  • Cross-border mergers & acquisitions
  • Joint venture & shareholder agreements
  • Corporate restructuring & redomiciliation
  • Board advisory & governance compliance
03

Fintech, Web3 & Crypto Legal Counsel

As one of the first practices to establish a dedicated digital assets desk, we advise on the full spectrum of blockchain, DeFi, and tokenization matters — from regulatory licensing to enforcement defense across evolving legal landscapes.

  • Multi-jurisdictional VASP / exchange licensing
  • Token issuance & STO compliance frameworks
  • DeFi protocol legal structuring
  • Digital asset recovery & dispute resolution
  • Regulatory engagement & policy advocacy
04

International Dispute Resolution

When stakes are highest and jurisdictions collide, our dispute resolution team brings decades of courtroom and arbitration experience to bear. We have successfully recovered and defended assets in excess of $2 billion across international forums.

  • ICC, LCIA, SIAC & HKIAC arbitration
  • Cross-border debt recovery & enforcement
  • Freezing orders & asset tracing
  • Shareholder & partnership disputes
  • Regulatory investigation defense
Representative Matters

Selected Case Results

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$870M Cross-Border M&A

Southeast Asian Conglomerate Restructuring

Jurisdiction: Singapore, BVI, Hong Kong

Challenge: Multi-jurisdictional restructuring of a $2B family-held conglomerate with conflicting regulatory requirements across three jurisdictions.

Strategy: Designed a holding structure utilizing BVI intermediate entities with Singapore operating subsidiaries, navigating complex tax treaty provisions.

Outcome: Successfully completed restructuring, achieving 34% tax efficiency improvement while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

$1.2B Asset Protection

UHNWI Multi-Jurisdictional Trust Architecture

Jurisdiction: Cayman Islands, Jersey, Singapore

Challenge: Design a comprehensive asset protection structure for a technology founder facing potential litigation exposure across multiple jurisdictions.

Strategy: Implemented a layered trust structure with Cayman STAR trusts holding operating entities, Jersey purpose trusts for specific assets, and Singapore VCC for investment holdings.

Outcome: Structure successfully withstood subsequent legal challenges, protecting $1.2B in assets while maintaining client's operational control.

$450M Web3 / Crypto

Global Exchange Licensing & Compliance

Jurisdiction: Singapore, EU, UAE, Japan

Challenge: A leading cryptocurrency exchange required simultaneous licensing across multiple jurisdictions with conflicting regulatory frameworks.

Strategy: Coordinated licensing applications across 4 jurisdictions, designed compliant token listing frameworks, and implemented AML/KYC procedures meeting all regulatory requirements.

Outcome: Successfully obtained licenses in all target jurisdictions within 14 months, enabling $450M in first-year trading volume.

$320M Dispute Resolution

International Arbitration — Shareholder Dispute

Jurisdiction: LCIA London, ICC Paris

Challenge: Complex shareholder dispute involving a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund and European private equity group over a $2B infrastructure investment.

Strategy: Pursued parallel arbitration proceedings in London and Paris, securing emergency freezing orders across 6 jurisdictions to prevent asset dissipation.

Outcome: Achieved $320M settlement for our client, with full enforcement across all relevant jurisdictions within 90 days.

Global Reach

Jurisdictional Coverage

Advising clients across the world's most significant financial and commercial centers.

Americas

  • New York
  • Delaware
  • Cayman Islands
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Bermuda
  • São Paulo

Europe & Middle East

  • London
  • Luxembourg
  • Zurich
  • Geneva
  • DIFC Dubai
  • Jersey & Guernsey

Asia-Pacific

  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • Tokyo
  • Shanghai
  • Sydney
  • Labuan
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