Sustain, Nurture,
and Grow

An independent Isle of Man based company with a determination to help our clients protect and grow their wealth in secure and regulated jurisdictions. Whether you are looking to invest, maintain an existing business or start a new venture, we provide a unique combination of secure asset protection structures and hands-on business experience.

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Services

Stonewell aims to be the preferred partner for African clients seeking international asset protection solutions and global reach. Our services are designed with each client's needs in mind.

  • Wealth Protection

    Trusts and Foundations are designed for clients seeking to protect and secure their wealth for future generations and for estate planning purposes. We provide comprehensive, expert, independent governance and administration services to assist our clients in protecting their wealth for future generations.

  • Companies

    Clients use companies for many reasons, from commercial transactions to high value assets holding. Our team provides a variety of specialized services including: Company Incorporation and Re-domiciliation, Transaction and Banking Services, Corporate Secretarial Services, Director Services, Registered Agent, Office Accounting and Financial Statements, Tax Compliance & Reporting, Economic Substance Reporting and Common Reporting Standards requirements.

  • Family Office

    For clients who have created significant operating businesses and wealth, we assist them through our family office services. While bespoke to each family, these services include cross border commercial transactions, corporate structuring, financial planning, inheritance and succession planning.

  • Private Companies

    Depending upon your personal requirements, Stonewell can provide services in the formation and management of other types of companies including Partnerships, Protected Cell Companies and Limited Liability Companies. These may be incorporated in the Isle of Man, the UK or other jurisdictions.

  • Foundations

    A foundation is often described as an incorporated trust. It is a legal entity which combines attributes of both a company and a trust. Foundations are potentially beneficial for clients in civil law jurisdictions that do not recognise the autonomous legal status of a trust.

  • International Business Structuring

    We understand international business and how to make it work in a constantly changing financial and regulatory environment. Stonewell can work in partnership to help you navigate the challenges of international trade with or within Africa.

Our business is based on long-lasting client relationships where we commit to delivering high quality service levels. We keep your assets safe in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.

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Team

Our team provides a dedicated and personalized service to our clients.

Stonewell has operated in the Isle of Man for more than 25 years. The team brings a wealth of knowledge in the trust and corporate services sector, with more than 240 years of accumulated financial services expertise.

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    Simon Fearnhead

    Owner & Director. Simon has expertise in world-class, multi-national finance and operations, having had significant experience in the aviation, consumer goods and IT industries. He plays a pivotal role in leading an experienced and motivated team in providing bespoke client services to an international client base and assisting clients to achieve their goals. Having grown up in Africa, Simon combines first world business experience with the daily challenges of building businesses in emerging markets.

    Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

    BCom (University of Cape Town), Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (University of Cape Town), Chartered Accountant (SA), MBA (Oxford), DMLRO

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    Susanne Fearnhead

    Owner & Director. Drawing experience from her career in blue-chip operational finance covering Europe, Africa, India, and the Middle East, within the energy and financial services industries, Susanne works closely with clients and advisors to find practical solutions to specific situations.

    Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

    MSc BA (Stockholm School of Economics), Black Belt (Six Sigma Lean Management), Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Certificate in Corporate Directorship (IOD)

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    Barry Smith

    Non-Executive Director. Barry is a qualified South African attorney, conveyancer, and notary public, as well as an English solicitor, and a Manx Advocate and notary public. He has been practicing for more than 40 years in South Africa and the Isle of Man. Barry has significant experience in relation to a broad range of corporate matters and private client work including mergers and acquisitions, secured lending, property unit trusts, collective investment schemes, pensions and corporate structuring and governance.

    Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

    BCom, LLB (University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa), Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP)

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Values

Your wealth is our responsibility.

Our purpose is to be your preferred partner. Entrepreneurs, HNWs and companies that have built, or are building cross-border businesses or structures — our role is to protect and grow your valuable assets.

  • Integrity

    We act with unyielding integrity and professionalism.

  • Empowerment

    We deliver an individual and high quality service to meet our clients' specific needs.

  • Responsibility

    We are proactive and focus on delivering solutions.

  • Ambition

    We are passionate about high quality performance and adding value.

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Contact

We are here to help you with the best solutions.

We believe that clients come first and tailor solutions to each client's specific circumstances.