Maximising the Discussion around Wealth & Estate Solutions in the Middle East

Following a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, Tim relocated to the Middle East and established Globaleye in 1999. His vision was to build a global organisation that met the demands of the modern financial services industry whilst addressing the ever-growing complexities of financial planning of global citizens. This is continuously achieved by working collaboratively with Private Banks, Trustees, Law Firms, Family Offices and Fiduciaries to create effective client liquidity and inter-generational wealth transfer solutions that meet the modern needs of HNW families. He is now the CEO and Chairman of Globaleye group, spanning offices from Asia, Africa, Middle East and Europe. Under his leadership, the company has been recognized and awarded for adhering to international standards of financial advice, fully regulated and partnered with some of the largest global financial and insurance institutions. Having appeared on TV and Radio he is a regular commentator in the financial press too. Normally based in the UAE, his partner is a member of the Ruling family of Dubai. When not in Dubai, he has a farm in Devon with his wife Louise, four children, one grandchild and is an avid MG enthusiast.

Sunita leads Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP's private wealth practice from the Dubai office, where the team focus on assisting clients in the GCC, Middle East, Africa and SW Asia. Sunita is a full member of STEP (Africa and Arabia) and speaks at various international forums and conferences in the Middle East and SW Asia. Sunita has established intrinsic relationships with private banks, financial and legal advisers, corporate service providers and the regulators (DIFC and ADGM). Sunita also publishes regular newsletters that are circulated to the international private wealth advisory community covering topical issues and updates. Young Lawyer of the Year Award (NRI) from the Indian National Bar Association. Sunita has been nominated and shortlisted in the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2020 as "Inspirational Woman of the Year" and has been named a key India Lawyer in both the Indian Business Law Journal's 2019 Report and the Global Stars Report 2017. She was conferred an international accolade of recognition  by the Indian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA) of India's Most Trusted Corporate Lawyer in 2017. She has actively promoted womens' empowerment for young professional women in India and the Middle East and is a professional mentor for young female executives in the Middle East.

Mr. Nirav is qualified as Chartered Accountant from India. Being an excellent academia he has secured 6th Rank in Inter CA and 36th rank in CA Finals. He has specialized in International Tax and Finance and is advising on various cross border transactions from International and Domestic Tax and Regulatory perspective. His skills help companies do set up right Corporate Holding structure for the group, Evaluation of New Business / Investment Opportunities, Strategic Inputs / reviews for businesses, managing Compliance issues. Mr. Nirav is currently Director at FAME Advisory DMCC. FAME Advisory is consulting firm specializing in advising on efficient Corporate Structure, succession planning for families, strategic and financial advisory for corporate. He also guides in strategic advisory for Freezone authorities to improve their compliance mechanism with regulatory changes. He is a passionate in acquiring and sharing knowledge across different forums and forms. Few of the Knowledge Sharing platforms where he is regularly leading or sharing include: VAT Master Class, VAT Clinic and VAT Open world organised by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Dubai and Abu Dhabi chapter. Dubai SME – An initiative of Department of Economic Development, Dubai. Society for Trust and Estate Practioners (STEP). Jain International Trade Organization. Indian Business and Professional Council of Dubai. Hubbis Wealth Management Events. Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group. Print and Social Media Platforms.

David Varley is Chief High Net Worth Officer at Sun Life Financial in Hong Kong. He specializes in HNW and Ultra HNW Planning and Insurance Structuring solutions for clients and families in Asia. He has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, with an Honors in Management, and a thesis in Innovation – from Melbourne University. Previously he was Head of HNW for Asia for AXA, and Head of International Business for Aviva.

Laurence is the Regional Director, Client Solutions, EMEA for Asiaciti Trust in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He joined Asiaciti Trust in late 2012 and has over 30 years’ experience in the offshore finance industry. Based in the Middle East for the past 25 years he has particular skills and experience in cross border planning, the establishment of offshore trusts, foundations and company formation. Before joining Asiaciti Trust he held a number of senior positions within the Trust & Fiduciary industry and more recently was Head of Fiduciary Services, MENAP for a major international financial institution in the Dubai International Financial Centre. In these roles he successfully serviced clients in the EMEA region with their international needs and works closely with other cross border specialists in the establishment of international trusts and a variety of investment structures. Laurence maintains a comprehensive knowledge of legislative changes and industry trends affecting cross-border issues. He is a full member of STEP Worldwide (Society of Trust and Estate Planners) and was the founding Chairman of STEP Arabia.

Laurence is the Regional Director, Client Solutions, EMEA for Asiaciti Trust in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He joined Asiaciti Trust in late 2012 and has over 30 years’ experience in the offshore finance industry. Based in the Middle East for the past 25 years he has particular skills and experience in cross border planning, the establishment of offshore trusts, foundations and company formation. Before joining Asiaciti Trust he held a number of senior positions within the Trust & Fiduciary industry and more recently was Head of Fiduciary Services, MENAP for a major international financial institution in the Dubai International Financial Centre. In these roles he successfully serviced clients in the EMEA region with their international needs and works closely with other cross border specialists in the establishment of international trusts and a variety of investment structures. Laurence maintains a comprehensive knowledge of legislative changes and industry trends affecting cross-border issues. He is a full member of STEP Worldwide (Society of Trust and Estate Planners) and was the founding Chairman of STEP Arabia.

Mr. Nirav is qualified as Chartered Accountant from India. Being an excellent academia he has secured 6th Rank in Inter CA and 36th rank in CA Finals. He has specialized in International Tax and Finance and is advising on various cross border transactions from International and Domestic Tax and Regulatory perspective. His skills help companies do set up right Corporate Holding structure for the group, Evaluation of New Business / Investment Opportunities, Strategic Inputs / reviews for businesses, managing Compliance issues. Mr. Nirav is currently Director at FAME Advisory DMCC. FAME Advisory is consulting firm specializing in advising on efficient Corporate Structure, succession planning for families, strategic and financial advisory for corporate. He also guides in strategic advisory for Freezone authorities to improve their compliance mechanism with regulatory changes. He is a passionate in acquiring and sharing knowledge across different forums and forms. Few of the Knowledge Sharing platforms where he is regularly leading or sharing include: VAT Master Class, VAT Clinic and VAT Open world organised by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Dubai and Abu Dhabi chapter. Dubai SME – An initiative of Department of Economic Development, Dubai. Society for Trust and Estate Practioners (STEP). Jain International Trade Organization. Indian Business and Professional Council of Dubai. Hubbis Wealth Management Events. Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group. Print and Social Media Platforms.

David Varley is Chief High Net Worth Officer at Sun Life Financial in Hong Kong. He specializes in HNW and Ultra HNW Planning and Insurance Structuring solutions for clients and families in Asia. He has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, with an Honors in Management, and a thesis in Innovation – from Melbourne University. Previously he was Head of HNW for Asia for AXA, and Head of International Business for Aviva.

Michael has an extensive background in financial services in Asia, Europe and North America. He has been in Asia-Pacific since 1995 – first in Hong Kong for six years, then in Sydney and Singapore, returning to Hong Kong in 2007. Before setting up Hubbis in early 2009, Michael founded Pacific Prospect in 2002 and sold it to global business-to-business publisher Incisive Media in 2006, continuing to serve as Chief Executive Officer until October 2008. Prior to Pacific Prospect, Michael worked for nine years in financial markets publishing. He joined Euromoney Publications in 1993 as the publisher of a quarterly magazine, International Bond Investor. In 1995, Michael joined Thomson Financial Services (now Thomson Reuters) to conceive and launch Finance Asia magazine. While he was Managing Director of Finance Asia, Michael also started the Asian Debt Review, Asian Private Capital Magazine and started the Finance Asia Conference Business. In 1997, Michael founded FIA Limited. Born in North Wales, Michael was head boy of St David’s College Llandudno. He has a degree in Business Administration from Cardiff University. And is married with three children - Reanna, Garett and Tarryn.