About us

Established in April 2016, Solas is a privately-owned company based in Singapore and Hong Kong, but with access to professional directorship networks and knowledge of international jurisdictions.

As a market leader in directorship and corporate governance, Solas is dedicated to help you navigate a fund’s life cycle with the highest standards of excellence. The jurisdictions we cover include Singapore, Hong Kong, Cayman and Bermuda.

Services

Solas offers the full suite of strategic, technical and administrative directorship services, delivered with both strategic foresight and operational rigour.

Independent Directorships

Solas provides directorships for funds, holding companies, SPVs, and other investment vehicles across all major global fund jurisdictions. With more than 15 years of experience, our directors are well-versed across all aspects of funds’ operations. In particular, what sets us apart is our access to Mandarin-speaking…

Solas provides directorships for funds, holding companies, SPVs, and other investment vehicles across all major global fund jurisdictions. With more than 15 years of experience, our directors are well-versed across all aspects of funds’ operations. In particular, what sets us apart is our access to Mandarin-speaking directors for the Greater China market and ability to facilitate substance requirements for onshore Singapore and Hong Kong vehicles. Our local, regional and global reach and exposure enables us to customise our offerings to cater to each client company’s specific criteria.

Professional Board Support

We are well aware that with increasing regulatory and compliance requirements, having a proper governance framework is vital. At Solas, we are committed to guiding you. Our board support services include…

We are well aware that with increasing regulatory and compliance requirements, having a proper governance framework is vital. At Solas, we are committed to guiding you.

Our board support services include but are not limited to:

  • Scheduling, preparation and distribution of meeting agendas
  • Facilitating conference lines
  • Recording and distribution of minutes for EGMs and AGMs
Customised and Continual Consultation

Solas is committed to providing ongoing consultation on governance support and advisory. We are well-acquainted with the way our network of service providers operate – based on our backgrounds working across various products and jurisdictions. As such, Solas bridges the gap…

Solas is committed to providing ongoing consultation on governance support and advisory. We are well-acquainted with the way our network of service providers operate – based on our backgrounds working across various products and jurisdictions. As such, Solas bridges the gap by matching suitable providers with our clients’ specific needs, across a range of options:

Specifically, these include:

  • Service provider selection
  • Tax structuring
  • Fund structuring
  • Document review
  • Due diligence
  • Regulatory analysis
  • Mergers & acquisitions

The Solas Difference

Meaning “sun” in Irish, Solas also means ‘guiding light’ or ‘leading the way forward’. We lead you through all stages of a fund’s life cycle with a high level of professionalism. We ensure both reliability and trusted services, along with agility and tailored services to the constantly-changing global landscape

Personalised Service

Our clients are always our top priority. We value long-term relationships, driven by our delivery of the highest standards – both in quality and timeliness. Solas prides itself on being our clients’ partner on the ground and offering personalised service every step of the way. Beyond the technical aspect, our directors are handpicked based on their dedication and responsiveness to our clients’ needs throughout a fund’s life cycle.

Proven Track Record

Solas is widely recognised to deliver corporate governance across the portfolio of alternative investments – Hedge Funds, Financial Technology, Private Equity, Real Estate. Our panel of independent directors have backgrounds in public accounting, fund administration and asset management, all with over 15 years’ industry experience at senior levels.

Multi-Jurisdictional

We are forerunners. It is our priority to keep abreast with international jurisdictions, so clients can better navigate growing regulatory demands and attain a high level of corporate governance for their fund. Our local teams have long-standing relationships with regulators and professional third-parties. Furthermore, Solas’ global footprint and deep local understanding enables us to give advice in the formation of sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional structures.

Fully Independent & Agile

As one of the few fully independent directorship services in Asia, Solas is nimble and not bound by bureaucracy, giving us the option to expand our offerings according to changing trends. Without conflict of interests, Solas is able to offer the best possible advice and service to our clients.

OUR TEAM

Martin
O'regan
Managing Director,
Singapore
Corina
Quah
Director,
Singapore
Anthony
Tse
Fund Director,
Singapore
Paul
Cuthbert-Brown
Fund Director,
Singapore
Suzanne
Callister
Director,
Hong Kong

CONTACT US

    Singapore Office
    36 Robinson Road, #12-05,
    City House,
    Singapore 068877
    T: +65 6970 6308
    E: info@solasfs.com
    Hong Kong Office
    Suite 1506, 15/F, The L Plaza,
    367-375 Queen's Road Central,
    Hong Kong
    T: +852 2117 0814
    E: info@solasfs.com