Quick Facts About BASS

- Founded in 27 April 2020 in UK.

- Led by founder/CEO Christiaan James, CPA, CFP, CFA, MBA.

- Coast-to-coast office locations.

- Majority employee-owned.

- Fiduciary-committed to placing clients’ interests first.

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Our purpose

At Business Affairs Strategies and Services Limited, our purpose is to help clients navigate an increasingly complex global investment landscape. As geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory divergence and tightening cross-border review mechanisms reshape how capital moves, we exist to bring clarity, discipline and confidence to every strategic decision.
We focus on building resilient investment strategies that enable our clients to pursue growth while managing the risks associated with operating across jurisdictions, regulatory regimes and political environments.


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What We Do

We provide tailored advisory services to private enterprises, family offices and private equity firms seeking to invest across borders with greater insight and control. Our work spans the full spectrum of investment strategy design, covering equities, fixed income, alternative assets and diversified multi-asset solutions.
• Cross-Border Investment Strategy Advisory and Investment Strategy Design
• Geopolitical and Regulatory Risk Advisory
• Portfolio Construction and Optimization
• Alternative Investments and Private Markets Support
• Cross-Border Wealth and Mobility Services
We combine strategic consultancy with investment expertise, allowing our clients to make informed decisions with precision and confidence.


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How We Work

Our approach is senior-led, research-driven and built around long-term partnership.
1. Discover
We begin with a clear assessment of your objectives, constraints and exposure to jurisdiction-specific risks. Through structured dialogue, macro analysis and regulatory mapping, we identify the factors that will shape your investment decisions.
2. Design
We develop a bespoke strategy that integrates market insight, geopolitical risk considerations and disciplined investment principles. Every solution is tailored — from asset allocation frameworks to governance structures and cross-border execution pathways.
3. Deliver
We support implementation with oversight, risk monitoring and periodic strategic reviews. Our team remains closely involved to ensure your strategy adapts as markets shift and regulatory conditions evolve.


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Who We Serve

We work with clients who require discretion, nuanced judgment and expert navigation of cross-border regulatory environments:

Private enterprises seeking international expansion or diversified investment portfolios

Family offices managing multi-jurisdictional wealth with a long-term stewardship focus

Private equity firms evaluating overseas opportunities or structuring portfolios for geopolitical resilience


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Why Clients Choose Us

Senior attention throughout every project

Deep understanding of cross-border investment dynamics

Independent, conflict-free advice

Ability to integrate strategy, risk, and implementation into one cohesive framework

Responsive support and the agility of a specialist advisory firm

Office

13 Marble Hill Gardens

Twickenham, Middlesex

United Kingdom

TW1 3AU