Capital Structuring

Risk & Governance Frameworks

We design and implement risk control and governance frameworks for investment structures, family offices and operating groups — creating the oversight architecture that protects capital, ensures accountability and satisfies institutional counterparties.

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Framework Scope

  • Investment risk register & appetite statement
  • Board governance & committee structure
  • Delegation of authority framework
  • Internal audit & control environment
  • Regulatory compliance calendar
  • Governance reporting rhythm & documentation
What We Deliver

Our Advisory Services

Risk Appetite Framework

We define your risk appetite statement — quantified where possible — across investment risk, operational risk, counterparty risk and regulatory risk. The foundation of every governance structure.

Board Governance Structure

Board composition advisory, committee terms of reference (Audit, Risk, Investment), director duties framework and meeting cadence design — creating a governance structure investors and regulators trust.

Delegation of Authority

A clear, documented matrix of who can approve what — by transaction type, size and risk category. Eliminates ambiguity and creates the audit trail that protects decision-makers.

Control Environment Design

Internal controls mapped to your key operational and financial risks — with ownership, testing frequency and escalation pathways defined for each control.

Compliance Calendar

A forward-looking regulatory compliance calendar — covering filing deadlines, renewal dates, statutory meetings and reporting obligations across all jurisdictions of operation.

Governance Reporting Rhythm

Board pack templates, reporting frequency, KPI dashboards and escalation triggers — ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time.

Our Approach

Built for Real Outcomes

Governance failures rarely announce themselves in advance. They accumulate quietly — in the gap between authority and accountability, in the absence of documented decisions, in the drift between risk appetite and actual exposure.

Our governance frameworks are designed to close those gaps systematically, before they become problems.

Structures We Advise

  • Family offices — single and multi-family
  • Investment holding companies and platforms
  • Private equity and venture capital fund managers
  • Operating groups with regulated subsidiaries
  • SPV and joint venture governance overlays

Framework Components

  • Risk appetite statement
  • Board governance charter
  • Committee terms of reference
  • Delegation of authority matrix
  • Control register with ownership
  • Compliance & filing calendar

Governance Health Indicators

  • Are board decisions consistently documented?
  • Is risk appetite defined and monitored?
  • Are delegated authorities in writing?
  • Is compliance tracked proactively?
DOA
Delegation of Authority — clarity on every decision
RAG
Risk-flagging built into every reporting framework
UAE
GCC governance advisory including ADGM, DIFC
100%
Bespoke — no generic frameworks applied
Process

How We Work

01

Governance Audit

We assess your current governance structure against best practice and identify gaps.

02

Framework Design

We design the risk appetite, governance structure and control environment for your organisation.

03

Documentation

We produce all framework documents — charters, matrices, policies, calendars.

04

Embedding

We support the first cycle of governance implementation and reporting to embed the framework.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Yes — and arguably more than large ones, because there are fewer natural checks. A documented governance framework protects owners, satisfies investors and counterparties, and prevents costly disputes about authority and accountability.
A delegation of authority matrix defines who can approve what — by decision type, amount and risk level. Without it, decision-making authority is assumed rather than documented, creating personal liability and operational risk.
At minimum annually, and whenever there is a significant change — new investor, new jurisdiction, regulatory update, or leadership change. We build review triggers into the compliance calendar we create for each client.

Ready to Build a Governance Framework That Works?

Our Risk & Governance team designs bespoke frameworks for investment structures, family offices and operating groups across the UAE, UK and EU.

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