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Clarien Trust Limited

Trust Companies

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Bermuda


Clarien Trust Limited

About

Provided by Clarien Trust Limited

Clarien Trust Limited is a Bermuda-based trust company providing trust and fiduciary services to individuals and families. The team takes time to understand each family’s circumstances, objectives and plans for the future, working with clients and their legal, tax and investment advisers to put appropriate structures in place.

Services include the establishment and administration of trusts, foundations and private trust companies, together with ongoing fiduciary management and oversight. The team also administers specialised structures, including pension and purpose trusts, and supports clients with estate and succession planning, family governance and the transfer of assets and responsibilities between generations.

Clarien’s approach combines experienced trust administration with close communication and continuity over time. As part of Clarien’s wider financial services offering, the team can also work alongside private banking, investment management and family office colleagues where a coordinated approach is appropriate. This allows trust, corporate and personal arrangements to be considered together while keeping the family’s particular needs and priorities at the centre.

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Trust Companies - Bermuda

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clarien Trust Limited is a bank-owned trust company based in Bermuda. Clarien handles the setting up and administration of Bermuda trusts as well as advising on estate planning for high net worth Individuals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The management team of Clarien Trust is agile and focused. It has the ability to understand and consider innovative structures and proposals. It is also able to engage the resources of Clarien Bank where necessary and appropriate.

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  • Clarien's key strength is its responsiveness. The transactions are fast-paced, and the firm's assistance is required throughout the lifespan of a deal. Every time a response is needed they email or pick up the phone quickly to resolve matters expeditiously. Their professionalism also sets them apart. They are knowledgeable, approachable and are what I would term trusted advisers. These qualities set them above their competitors.

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