Our clients entrust us with their most complex and meaningful challenges, from preserving wealth across generations to executing cross-border investments and philanthropic initiatives. Each of the following examples illustrates Hatchell Group’s commitment to rigorous analysis, tailored strategies and seamless execution, delivered with absolute discretion and a deep understanding of our clients’ ambitions.
A Singapore–UK family business sought to acquire a £42 million mixed-use property in central London to diversify their portfolio but faced a financing shortfall after securing 60% senior debt. Conflicting regulatory frameworks in the UK and Singapore hindered traditional equity-raising options. We structured an £8.4 million mezzanine facility at 9.5% interest, bridging the gap while preserving family control. Our team coordinated dual due diligence processes, resolving regulatory conflicts between the UK’s FCA and Singapore’s MAS, and closed the transaction within 14 weeks. The property now generates £3.1 million in annual net rental income (7.4% yield) with a flexible repayment structure aligned with projected cash flow. The family retained 80% ownership and gained a long-term income-generating asset.
A Singapore-based family office aimed to diversify into the US technology sector but lacked direct access to suitable opportunities. We sourced a US$20 million Series C investment in a fintech company valued at US$800 million, structuring a co-investment club with two other families, each contributing a minimum of US$5 million. We conducted cross-border due diligence addressing SEC compliance, Singapore’s 13X tax regime and EU GDPR implications. The company’s valuation rose to US$1.1 billion within 18 months, delivering a 37.5% unrealised gain (US$7.5 million). Quarterly reporting and annual site visits ensured transparency, while shared legal fees reduced costs by 15% compared to solo investments. The family now confidently participates in global private markets using a replicable co-investment model.
A dual-national family (Singapore/Australia) with US$300 million in assets faced conflicting inheritance laws and tax regulations across Singapore, Australia and the UAE. We restructured AU$110 million of Australian property holdings into a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC), reducing estate tax exposure by 21%, and established a UAE family investment office for US$75 million in Middle Eastern assets. The unified succession plan included updated wills compliant with Australian probate law, a Sharia-compliant UAE trust and a family constitution based in Singapore with defined voting protocols. Twelve next-generation members completed a six-month governance programme covering fiduciary duties, cross-border compliance and ESG investing. The 11-month process resolved legal conflicts, ensured smooth succession and secured US$2 million in projected annual tax savings.