Law firm Lawrence Stephens has announced the launch of a multi-family office platform, LS Private, to provide governance, oversight, and operational support.

The platform is aimed at entrepreneurs, first-generation wealth creators, and family principals with complex or cross-border interests.

It looks to deliver independent governance, oversight, and operational support to protect family capital, simplify decision making, and strengthen control.

LS Private acts as a single point of accountability, coordinating the full legal, financial, and personal affairs ecosystem to ensure every adviser, asset, and decision is aligned.

The offering is led by LS Private managing director, John Russo, who has more than 15 years of experience in advising and managing ultra high net worth families and businesses.

Prior to founding LS Private, Russo created and led the single-family office for a prominent UK family, overseeing legal, financial, operational, philanthropic, and reputational matters across a portfolio of more than £1bn.

“Our clients are entrepreneurial and often managing growing personal and family complexity,” said Lawrence Stephens CEO, Steven Bernstein.

“LS Private extends our ability to help them beyond legal advice – providing the independent governance and trusted oversight needed to safeguard family capital and reputation.

“With John’s expertise, we can support both newly formed and established family offices in navigating the strategic and operational challenges that accompany wealth.”

Russo added: “I’m delighted to build LS Private with the backing of Lawrence Stephens. Having led single-family offices from inception, I know the difference that disciplined governance and effective coordination can make.

“LS Private brings that experience to others. Helping families, founders, and their advisers turn complexity into clarity.”

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