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Sequent

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High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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The heritage of Sequent's business is rooted in serving dynastic wealth generated by European families out of Switzerland. The firm offers a range of fiduciary structures to manage succession and the transition of private wealth across key European markets including Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine.

Clients typically work with Sequent's Swiss office to access:

  • Swiss and Italian trust companies to support local and international structures
  • Asset protection and appointment of associated fiduciary roles
  • International structures that hold cross-border businesses, bankable assets, real estate and art for international beneficiaries and foreign heirs
  • Administration of structures for families with a LATAM and American-nexus
  • Planning solutions for Israeli families with an international spread of assets and family members

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Trust Companies - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Sequent, known as Rothschild Trust prior to a management buyout in 2019, is a well-respected institution in the Swiss market. Sequent offers wealth structuring, administration and succession planning services to Swiss and international clients.
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Strengths

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  • Sequent commits its staff and resources to understanding significant and complex cross-border matters.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Sequent is top-notch in all ways. It has excellent talent but is also highly client service-oriented and responsive. It is able to address and navigate very complex matters.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Sequent is very good at gripping the root understanding of the underlying issues to deal with trust assets. The company is very active and engaged.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Sequent is extremely responsive with a very high net worth client base. It goes above and beyond being an administrative trustee, and looks after the family's wider interests.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Anna Steward
    Anna Steward

    Anna Steward

    Anna Steward is head of wealth planning at Sequent. She advises high net worth clients on complex structures that hold a diverse range of assets. She has expertise navigating both cross-border tax rules as well as international operating businesses.

    • Anna Steward is deeply committed to her clients and delivers first-rate customer service. She is able to work over multiple jurisdictions with ease.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna Steward is fantastic. She is a dynamo and she is very devoted to her clients. A real gem.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna Steward is the best in the business.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna Steward is the standout for client care.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Anna Steward is remarkable in all capabilities. Her client service is insanely good and she really understands the law, market and client drivers. She leads the team beautifully.

      Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth
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