Dyer Baade advises shareholders of Sandshore on sale to Praxis

Lead adviser on a cross-border trust and fiduciary transaction

Dyer Baade & Company is pleased to announce that it has acted as lead financial adviser to the shareholders of Sandshore on the sale of the business to Praxis, a leading international provider of private wealth, corporate services and fiduciary solutions.

The transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses and further strengthens Praxis' presence in the Middle East. It also highlights the continued demand for high-quality trust, fiduciary and corporate services businesses operating across international financial centres.

Transaction overview

Founded in Dubai, Sandshore has established a strong reputation for providing corporate structuring, fiduciary, administration and private client services to an international client base.

Praxis is an international trust and corporate services group headquartered in Guernsey with offices across key financial centres including Guernsey, Jersey, London, Switzerland, Malta, South Africa and the UAE. The acquisition enhances Praxis' capabilities in the Middle East and supports its long-term growth strategy in the region.

The transaction represents a highly strategic combination, bringing together Sandshore's regional expertise and client relationships with Praxis' global platform and international infrastructure.

Seller: Shareholders of Sandshore
Buyer: Praxis Group
Sector: Trust & Fiduciary Services / Corporate Services
Geography: UAE, Channel Islands and International
Transaction type: Strategic acquisition
Dyer Baade role: Lead financial adviser to the shareholders

International reach. Sector expertise. Strategic execution.

Transactions in the trust and fiduciary sector require more than traditional M&A expertise. They require a detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks, international structuring, private client considerations and the strategic priorities of global fiduciary groups.

Dyer Baade combines deep sector expertise with an international network spanning the UK, Channel Islands, Middle East and continental Europe. This enables us to identify the most relevant strategic partners, position businesses effectively and execute complex cross-border transactions.

In this transaction, Dyer Baade leveraged its understanding of the global fiduciary sector and its relationships across international financial centres to deliver a successful outcome for shareholders.

In this transaction, Dyer Baade acted as lead adviser:

  • Architected and executed the full transaction strategy from initial positioning through to completion

  • Positioned Sandshore as a high-quality international fiduciary platform with strong strategic relevance to global corporate services groups

  • Leveraged deep expertise in the trust, fiduciary and private client sectors to articulate the business's strategic value to prospective acquirers

  • Identified and engaged a targeted group of international strategic buyers across key financial centres

  • Utilised Dyer Baade's international network across the UK, Channel Islands, Middle East and Europe to generate focused buyer interest

  • Designed and managed a disciplined cross-border process involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups

  • Controlled process dynamics and information flow throughout, maintaining leverage at every stage

  • Led negotiations on valuation, transaction structure and key commercial terms

  • Coordinated shareholders, management teams, legal advisers and counterparties across multiple jurisdictions

  • Maintained momentum through critical decision points to achieve a successful outcome for shareholders

Specialist advisers to the trust and fiduciary sector

Dyer Baade advises owners, shareholders and management teams of trust companies, fiduciary businesses, corporate services providers and private client firms on strategic transactions.

Our advisory work includes:

  • Strategic sales and acquisitions

  • Cross-border M&A transactions

  • Founder succession and liquidity events

  • Private equity transactions

  • Corporate carve-outs and divestments

  • Long-term strategic M&A advisory

We understand the unique dynamics of the trust and fiduciary sector and the importance of identifying the right long-term partner for clients, employees and stakeholders.

Nina Sidalova, Sandshore, CEO said: “For the sale of my company, Daniel and his team have delivered a value that I had not imagined. Besides the financial aspects, they gave me peace of mind. I trusted them and relied on them fully.”

Dr. Daniel Baade commented: “The trust and fiduciary sector continues to see increasing international consolidation, driven by demand for scale, regulatory expertise and global client service capabilities. This transaction demonstrates the importance of combining deep sector knowledge with international reach when advising on cross-border transactions.”

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