Corient has announced the acquisition of Stonehage Fleming, one of the world's leading independently owned multi-family offices, and Stanhope Capital, one of Europe's largest independent wealth management and advisory firms creating a $430 billion independent ultra-high net worth wealth manager.
Lead Counsel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Local Counsel Appleby are advising Corient in its acquisition of Stonehage Fleming as part of its global expansion and establishes its presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The acquisitions will bring more than $214 billion in client assets to Corient and means it is set to become the world's largest non-bank wealth manager and world's largest multi-family office focussed on ultra-high and high net worth clients.
The acquisitions are expected to close in the first half of 2026.*
The Appleby team is being led by Partners Tristan Ozanne, James Gaudin, Paul Worsnop, Garry Manley and Malcolm Moller across the Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Mauritius offices, assisted by Counsels Michelle Brook and Muhammad Koomar with associates Josh Tonks, Larissa Dezyk, Ruby Agate and Suhaylah Juman.
Appleby remains the only offshore law firm with a presence in the three Crown Dependencies of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, as well as Mauritius, enabling the provision of unrivalled and seamless legal support. Our ability to advise in conjunction with our offices in all the major offshore international financial centres means we can deliver a unique and seamless service on high‐value, multi‐jurisdictional transactions.
Appleby's corporate and finance practices are renowned for their expertise and experience in providing comprehensive legal advice and assistance to a diverse range of clients. As one of the largest and most recognised offshore corporate and finance law firms, we advise a variety of local and international organisations. Whether requiring assistance with financing, mergers and acquisitions, funds advice or other corporate legal matters, our team of offshore corporate and finance lawyers is here to help.
*subject to regulatory approvals