Private Investment & Family Business

SJKP LLP advises on entity selection and jurisdictional considerations for family offices and investment vehicles. Whether forming LLCs, LPs, S-Corporations, or offshore holding companies, we analyze tax exposure, liability management, and governance flexibility to ensure that each structure reflects both family objectives and commercial realities.

We design governance systems that promote transparency, decision-making efficiency, and long-term stability. This includes drafting family constitutions, shareholder agreements, and board charters that balance control among generations and mitigate potential disputes. Our lawyers also advise family councils on fiduciary responsibilities, risk management, and succession oversight.

With growing scrutiny from tax authorities and financial regulators, compliance is more critical than ever. We guide clients through SEC, FinCEN, and IRS reporting obligations while implementing anti-money-laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols for private investment vehicles.

We advise on deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation—covering shareholder agreements, partnership terms, and financing arrangements. Our attorneys ensure that transactions are tax-efficient, regulatory-compliant, and strategically aligned with broader family investment strategies.

SJKP LLP counsels family offices participating in co-investment arrangements with private equity sponsors or institutional investors. We structure governance and exit mechanisms that safeguard minority interests while facilitating cooperative alignment among consortium members.

Our due diligence process integrates legal, financial, and operational assessments to identify hidden risks and optimize deal outcomes. We assess target companies for compliance issues, IP ownership, and contingent liabilities to ensure investments are sound and secure.

We advise on estate freeze strategies, gift tax optimization, and the use of grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), and family limited partnerships (FLPs). These tools allow families to manage transfer taxes and retain control of key assets.

For families with global operations or international investments, we provide guidance on treaty benefits, withholding taxes, and reporting under FATCA and CRS frameworks. Our team coordinates with foreign counsel to ensure tax and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.

We assist families in establishing private foundations, donor-advised funds, and charitable trusts that reflect philanthropic missions while achieving favorable tax treatment. Our attorneys draft governance documents that ensure transparency and compliance with applicable charitable laws.

We help families establish preventive mechanisms such as dispute resolution clauses, mediation frameworks, and family council charters. These governance tools encourage open communication and provide pathways to consensus-driven outcomes.

If disputes arise, our attorneys represent clients in high-stakes shareholder litigation, trust disputes, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. We combine strategic litigation experience with deep understanding of family dynamics to protect both assets and relationships.

We collaborate with investment advisors and family offices to align capital allocation with long-term objectives. Our legal insights help optimize portfolio strategies, exit planning, and governance continuity.

SJKP LLP assists families in maintaining their reputation through responsible investment policies, ESG integration, and transparent governance. Our holistic approach ensures that legal, ethical, and reputational goals remain aligned over generations.

Our integrated team of corporate, tax, trust, and litigation attorneys delivers coordinated advice across all dimensions of private wealth and family business management. We serve as a single point of contact for clients seeking clarity amid complexity.

With professionals fluent in U.S., European, and Asian legal frameworks, we assist families managing cross-border assets and operations. Our local understanding and international coordination enable seamless service across jurisdictions.