Preserve, Grow, and Transition Family Wealth with Trusted Expertise
Skand Consulting provides specialist advisory to High Net Worth Individuals and family offices covering family office setup, investment advisory, governance, succession planning, and wealth structuring. Backed by 20+ years of private banking, wealth management, and regulatory experience in the UAE and globally.
Single Family Office & Multi Family Office
We advise on both family office structures helping you determine the right model for your family's wealth, complexity, and long term objectives.
SINGLE FAMILY OFFICE
SFO Dedicated to One Family
A private, dedicated structure established exclusively to manage the wealth, investments, governance, and affairs of a single high net worth family. Offers maximum control, confidentiality, and customisation.
Full control over investment decisions
Highest level of privacy and confidentiality
Bespoke governance and reporting structures
Dedicated investment and operational teams
Typically suited to families with USD 50M+ in assets
MULTI FAMILY OFFICE
MFO Shared Infrastructure, Private Service
A shared family office structure serving multiple families delivering the capabilities and expertise of a single family office with a more cost efficient operating model.
Access to institutional grade investment expertise
Lower operating costs than a dedicated SFO
Shared technology, compliance, and reporting infrastructure
Each family retains full confidentiality
Suited to families with USD 5M 50M in assets
Our Family Office Advisory Services
Comprehensive, discreet, and personalised advisory covering every dimension of family wealth from structure and governance to investment and succession.
Family Office Setup
End-to-end establishment of Single or Multi Family Office structures in DIFC or ADGM including entity formation, regulatory setup, governance frameworks, and operational infrastructure.
Investment Advisory
Personalised investment advisory covering asset allocation strategy, portfolio construction, discretionary and execution only mandates, and alternative investments.
Wealth Structuring
Tax efficient holding structures, trust and
foundation advisory, cross border wealth planning, and asset protection strategies tailored to your family's profile and objectives.
Family Governance
Family constitution design, family council structures, governance charters, family meeting facilitation, and conflict resolution frameworks to preserve family harmony.
Succession Planning
Intergenerational wealth transfer planning, next generation development, estate planning strategy, and the structures needed to ensure a smooth, well governed transition.
Consolidated Reporting
Unified reporting across all asset classes, geographies, and entities giving the family principal a clear, real time view of total wealth performance and exposure.
Regulatory & Compliance
Regulatory registration, AML/KYC programme design, ongoing compliance monitoring, and liaison with DFSA and FSRA on behalf of the family office.
Real Estate & Alternative Assets
Advisory on real estate investments, private equity, direct investments, and alternative asset classes including due diligence, structuring, and ongoing management support.
What We Advise On
Broad expertise across the asset classes and structures that matter most to high net worth families.
Listed Equities
Global stock markets, regional exchanges, and
managed equity portfolios.
Fixed Income
Bonds, sukuk, and structured fixed income products across developed and emerging markets.
Real Estate
UAE and international
real estate direct investment, REITs, and development projects.
Private Equity
Direct investments,
investments, and private equity fund exposures.
Digital Assets
Regulated digital asset
and crypto advisory within appropriate risk and compliance frameworks.
ESG & Impact
Sustainable and impact
investing strategies aligned to the family's values and legacy goals.
Our Advisory Process
A discreet, structured, and deeply personalised engagement from first meeting to long term partnership.
Private Consultation
A confidential introductory meeting to understand the family's wealth profile, objectives, governance needs, and current challenges.
Wealth & Needs Assessment
​A comprehensive review of existing structures, investments, governance arrangements, and succession plans to identify gaps and priorities.
Family Office Design
Tailored recommendations on structure (SFO or MFO), domicile (DIFC or ADGM), governance framework, and investment mandate.
Setup & Implementation
Entity formation, regulatory registration, governance documentation, banking arrangements, and operational infrastructure fully managed.
Investment Strategy
Asset allocation framework, investment policy statement, mandate structure, and portfolio construction aligned to risk profile and return Objectives.
Ongoing Advisory Partnership
Continuous investment monitoring, governance support, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory evolving as the family's needs change across generations.
Our Family Office Advantage
Private Banking at the Highest Level
Our founder spent years at Citibank and ICICI Bank advising HNWIs and family offices on portfolios exceeding USD 200 million experience that directly informs every engagement.
Absolute Discretion
Family wealth is personal. Every engagement is handled with the highest level of confidentiality we never discuss client details and operate under strict professional obligations.
Truly Integrated Advisory
Investment, governance, compliance, succession, and structuring addressed together, not in isolation. We see the complete family picture, not just one piece of it.
Deep UAE & DIFC Expertise
First hand regulatory knowledge of DIFC and ADGM family office requirements gained through direct experience at the DIFC Authority and in private banking in the UAE.
Long Term Perspective
​We think in generations, not quarters. Our advisory is designed to build, protect, and transfer family wealth across time not just optimise for the current year.