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Butterfield

Trust Companies

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Bermuda


Butterfield

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About

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Bermuda is a respected international jurisdiction for private trust companies, family trusts and other fiduciary structures. Its stable legal environment, modern trust legislation, strong courts and established case law provide certainty for long-term family and business planning. Accessible from major global centres, Bermuda also offers high-quality infrastructure and a secure operating environment. Its flexible framework supports purpose trusts, protectors, reserved powers and other tailored arrangements.

Our wealth-structuring services include the design and administration of trusts and foundations for asset protection, estate planning, succession, charitable giving and intergenerational wealth transfer, supported by governance, compliance and accounting.

Family-office services cover tax and estate planning, alternative-investment administration, consolidated reporting, entity governance and multi-jurisdictional operations.

We establish and administer charitable foundations, private funds and impact-investment strategies aligned with clients’ values and long-term goals.

Our teams also structure and administer luxury and complex assets, including yachts, aircraft, artwork, classic cars and country estates.

Corporate and institutional services include entity incorporation and management, employee benefit trusts, retirement plans, director services and customised fiduciary and administrative arrangements.

Chambers Review

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Trust Companies - Bermuda

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Butterfield is headquartered in Bermuda and is one of the leading banks and fiduciary businesses across the Caribbean. It also has a notable presence in the Channel Islands, Singapore and Switzerland.

Strengths

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  • Butterfield Trust is the biggest trust company on the block. They are very good and have access to lots of resources, being part of a large publicly owned bank.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Butterfield Trust in Bermuda is really well thought of and, in my opinion, they are the leading trust company on the island.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John Richmond
    Band 1John Richmond

    John Richmond

    John Richmond has been a leading figure in the Bermuda trusts industry for many years. He is the managing director of Butterfield Trust (Bermuda).

    • John Richmond is amazing.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth
    • John Richmond is a stalwart. He is very good and very dependable.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

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