Acquarius has been shortlisted for Boutique Firm of the Year (Non-Legal) at the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards, alongside Adrian Pilcher TEP of ISOLAS for Trusted Advisor of the Year. The nominations reflect both the firm's governance-led approach and Gibraltar's standing as a credible centre for international private client work.

Family investment companies are increasingly part of the conversation around succession and control, but they are not a substitute for trusts or foundations. This article sets out how FICs work, where governance matters most and where Gibraltar may fit in a wider cross-border structuring discussion.

Acquarius has been accredited as a STEP Employer Partner, recognising the firm’s commitment to professional learning, development and high standards across its fiduciary and corporate services practice. The accreditation reflects Acquarius’ continued investment in its people, supporting the judgement, knowledge and continuity that clients and advisers rely on.