Jonathan L.M. Shaw
Barrister-at-Law (England & Wales and Hong Kong), LL.M., F.C.I.Arb., T.E.P.

Jonathan was called to the English Bar (Gray’s Inn) in 1978. He is a postgraduate of London University where he achieved Merit & Distinction in his International Tax Masters and speclialises in international tax and trusts.

Practising initially from Birmingham Chambers, in commercial and company litigation, liquidations and banking transactions, he relocated to Hong Kong in 1986. He commenced private practice at the Hong Kong Bar, after a short spell prosecuting complex commercial crime in the Attorney General’s Chambers.

In private practice he specialised in company and commercial law with tax experience extending to structuring holding companies for regional licensing, advising on offshore jurisdictions and transactions, international corporate tax planning with the use of offshore centres, structuring of aircraft leases, interpretation of and utilisation of tax treaties, use of profit jurisdictions and related re-invoicing techniques, migration of companies etc.

He also specialises in international transfer pricing and planning. Since 1997 he has focussed specifically on international tax and trusts and has specialized in advising individuals of significant wealth (HNWIs) on their international tax planning arrangements, and their trust and succession issues. His specialisation utilises bespoke Special Purpose Vehicles, in conjunction with Tax Treaties and involves tax arbitrage between differing jurisdictions.

Amrit Ramjottan
A.C.C.A.

Amrit is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of international experience, living in Monaco, Hong Kong SAR, and Mainland China, and now based in Mauritius working for Corporate & Chancery Group Limited.

His cross-cultural experience allowed him to gain a unique perspective on global finance and business practises.

Amrit is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. In addition, he holds several accredited coaching certifications in behavioural management.

Working in Monaco for a Trust and Corporate Service Provider has allowed him to get a deep understanding and appreciation of working with Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals. After moving to Asia, he practised as a CFO Service provider specialising in providing businesses with expert financial advice and support, helping them make strategic decisions that drove growth and profitability.

In between, he managed a Single-Family Office in China.

In his current role as Executive Director and Senior General Manager at Corporate & Chancery Group, his role consists of strategic, operational, and client management.

He speaks English, French, and Mandarin.

Reezwhana Karamuth
B.B.A., ICSA Levels 1 and 2

Reezwhana is a highly effective senior administrator. Her duties include:

The preparation of, and following through online with, documents relating to C&C’s structure (and changes thereto) with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and the Financial Services Commission (FSC); and on a continuous basis.

The incorporation of the various types of companies which operate in Mauritius and which are regulated, separately, by the ROC and the FSC. The foregoing includes dealings with other Mauritius authorities, from time to time. The foregoing also includes monitoring of non-Mauritius companies associated with C&C; for, example, in Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands.

The arranging of the transfer and receipt of client funds by local banks.

The – effectively sole – responsibility for the management of the portfolios of high net-worth clients with frequent telephone communication with Ultra clients.

The requirement that my knowledge and understanding of all AMLR/CTF rules are fully understood and updated.

The primary C&C employee in charge of all trusts (and structures) for which C&C is responsible; which includes trusts of various geographical domiciles of administration.

The duties and roles, above, have had the consequent result that C&C management functions arise.

Reezwhana is fluent in English and French Creole.