Transgenerational Wealth Transmission
Clear legal support for transgenerational wealth transmission in the UAE, helping you protect your rights, family, assets and future.
Foundation, Group Restructuring and Transgenerational Transmission
We support the restructuring of a group of companies held ultimately by the founders and assist in restructuring the organisation to enable a successful transmission to future family generations and business continuity.
In-depth description
Foundation Setup services assist in establishing foundations.
- This includes drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and obtaining necessary approvals.
- The service provides guidance on structuring governance, operational frameworks, and tax benefits, enabling clients to create impactful, legally sound foundations that align with their family transmission goals.
- This is one of the most complex services the Firm offers to its client and it starts with an in-depth review of the group structuring and end with implementation of Founder’s letter of wishes.
Scope of work
- Conduct an in-depth review of the existing family group structure and succession objectives.
- Design a comprehensive restructuring plan, often involving the setup of a Foundation (e.g., in ADGM/DIFC) as the ultimate holding vehicle.
- Draft all legal documentation, including the Foundation Charter, By-Laws, and letters of wishes from the Founder.
- Manage the legal implementation of the restructure, including the transfer of group company shares to the Foundation.
Price range
AED 150,000 to AED 1,000,000 (Hourly rate for the structuring and drafting of documents and policies and fixed fees for the set-up or closure of entities. The overall fees depends on the complexity of the group structure and the family organization)
Deliverables
- A comprehensive Group Restructuring and Succession Plan.
- The fully established and registered Foundation.
- All legal documents for the transfer of assets.
Is your family business ready for the next generation?
Do you own a group of companies you plan to pass on?
Are you concerned about disputes between future heirs?
Have you ever mapped your full group structure legally?
Is your succession plan documented and legally binding?
Frequently asked questions
The foundation remains in its registered jurisdiction regardless of where you live. However, your new country of residence may have different reporting requirements for foreign foundations or trusts. Some jurisdictions, like France, require formal disclosure and may treat the foundation’s assets as part of your taxable estate.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
Mehdi Al Ghafari
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
David Dutruc-Rosset
Associate – Family, Individuals & Litigation
Other services you might need
Group restructuring connects to tax planning, governance and succession. These services address the dimensions that most often arise in parallel.
Asset Protection & Tax Planning for Individuals
Foundation Setup - incl. Shariah-Compliant Structures
Estate Planning - Wills, Foundations & Trusts
WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
Transmitting a business across generations requires more than legal documentation. It requires a coherent long-term strategy.
1.
Cross-border fluency
Family businesses across jurisdictions need restructuring advice that covers every country involved. We operate across UAE, French and international legal frameworks without
2.
Senior counsel only
Group restructuring decisions shape your family’s financial future for decades. They are led by senior partners – with direct experience of cross-border succession and
3.
Tax & law in lockstep
Restructuring without tax analysis creates costly problems. We model every structural option for tax impact across all relevant jurisdictions before advising
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Talk to our team about your situation. We’ll walk you through your options and help you move forward with clarity.
