About us

Until 2019 the business that makes up Sequent was part of Rothschild & Co, one of the most respected names in world finance.

The trusted values and integrity that have enabled Rothschild to succeed for over 250 years are still at the heart of everything we do.

Sequent is here for the long term. The shareholders have set it up with this uppermost in their minds. Fiduciary services, after all, is a business that provides services that span decades and generations.

As an independent firm, we have a singular focus which means we can provide the kind of close, stable, long-term service our clients deserve.

Why we’re different

We’re world leaders in wealth, business and succession planning

  • Our approach has been shaped by over half a century as part of Rothschild & Co, whose roots date back over 250 years.

  • Our people are highly regarded for the depth and breadth of their technical and commercial expertise, and combined have hundreds of years of professional experience.

  • We are experts in structuring and administering the full range of client asset classes, including bankable/financial assets, shares in family operating businesses, real estate, art work, large chattels and other collectable assets.

We’re comfortable with complexity

  • We understand the needs of cross border families (including
    US persons) and how to build tailor-made solutions that meet
    those needs.

  • We combine our extensive knowledge and understanding of technical issues with a wider appreciation of the global political and economic landscape, tempered with practical experience.

  • We often create and administer structures that hold all of a client’s assets across multiple jurisdictions.

We invest in long-term relationships

  • We’re truly independent, which means we can always invest for the long term and put the interests of our clients first.

  • We deliberately limit the number of clients we work with, so that our client service teams build strong, personal relationships.

  • We work closely with our clients’ advisors and investment managers and respect the value they bring to the relationship.

We bring a global perspective

  • We have offices in a selection of jurisdictions worldwide, carefully chosen to give clients the diversification they need, in locations that are convenient to where they live and do business.

  • Our proactive approach and global outlook help clients be prepared for constantly-evolving legislation worldwide.

  • Our global team of over 160 experienced wealth planning and trust professionals is truly international; together we speak more than 15 languages.

We help our clients keep ahead of change

  • We try to anticipate changes in politics, economics, or regulation that may impact our clients’ affairs.

  • We are also sensitive to changes in our clients’ circumstances that may affect their arrangements.

  • We pride ourselves on thinking ahead, for the protection of our clients.