TURKS & CAICOS Law and Practice Contributed by: David Stewart, Thomas Bucknall and Gareth Bathgate, Coriats Trust Company Limited
Coriats Trust Company Limited was founded in 1978. One of the main objectives of Coriats has been to provide quality, effective and efficient long-term strategic counsel to wealthy international families and businesses as their trusted adviser. Over the years, Coriats has positioned itself as the longest-serving trust company in the Turks and Caicos Islands. With over 46 years of multi-family office experience, Co -
riats expanded its presence in Latin America with the opening of its Uruguay office in 2023. This is evi - dence of Coriats’ commitment to growth and expan - sion not only in the Turks and Caicos Islands but the wider global market. With this expansion, Coriats has placed itself at the forefront of the trust industry in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Authors
David Stewart is the managing director of Coriats. David has a wealth of knowledge about the financial service sector locally and abroad. He is a qualified solicitor in England, is admitted to the Turks and Caicos
Gareth Bathgate is the relationship director of Coriats. Gareth has more than 19 years’ experience as a professional fiduciary and trustee. He qualified as a Trust Estate Practitioner (TEP) in 2013 and has experience
Islands Bar Association and has over 30 years of experience in international trust management, with a strong litigation background.
managing trusts and other bespoke wealth holding structures in leading offshore jurisdictions in the Channel Islands and the British Caribbean. Gareth has particular experience managing real estate, private equity, listed investments, and luxury assets including super yachts.
Thomas Bucknall is the senior trust director of Coriats. Tom’s distinguished career spans work with ultra high net worth individuals and global public and private corporations, demonstrating a proven
ability to navigate complex financial and regulatory landscapes and manage significant family wealth. He is a qualified solicitor in England, with experience across technology, corporate services, M&A, fintech, and the fiduciary sector.
Coriats Trust Company Limited P.O. Box 171 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands
Tel: +1-649 946 4800 Fax: +1-649 946 4850 Email: ds@coriats.com Web: www.coriats.com
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