Business restructuring and asset transfer for Ukrainian high-net worth individual

The situation

The client, a Ukrainian high-net worth individual and business owner, needed to restructure his business interests and transfer assets worth £180 million across jurisdictions.

The transfer had to be executed in a way that avoided triggering UK capital gains tax – a complex exercise given the scale of assets involved and the interplay between UK and international tax regimes.

What we did

• Designed the restructuring plan across multiple jurisdictions
• Structured the asset transfer to ensure no UK capital gains exposure
• Coordinated the holding architecture to support the client’s ongoing business operations
• Managed the tax residence and reporting implications of the transfer
• Worked with the client’s other advisors to ensure seamless execution

The outcome

£180 million in assets transferred with zero UK capital gains tax. The restructured business continues to operate across jurisdictions with a holding architecture designed for long-term efficiency.