Family Office Behind Relaunch of Iconic Restaurant
A prominent European family office has funded the reopening of Krogs, a historic seafood restaurant in Copenhagen. The office committed roughly €18 million (about $19.5 million) to a full‑scale renovation that adds 30 new tables and modernizes the kitchen. Krogs will relaunch with a menu that fuses its classic maritime dishes with contemporary Nordic techniques. The revival is positioned to draw local diners and affluent tourists, reinforcing Copenhagen’s reputation as a culinary capital.
Person of the Week: Alberto Safra – and Outrageous Lawyers’ Fees
Alberto Safra, heir to Brazil's prominent Safra banking dynasty, has secured a judicial review of the more than $35 million in legal fees charged during a protracted inheritance dispute over his late father's estate. The review challenges the fee structure and...
Oil Dynasties Roll in the Dollars, Fueling Their Family Offices
The spike in oil prices triggered by the Iran war has dramatically increased the fortunes of families tied to the fossil‑fuel sector. These dynasties are channeling their windfalls into dedicated family offices, seeking to preserve and grow wealth beyond traditional...
Controversial German Family Dynasty Backs Fencing Sports Initiative, Other Family Offices Lend Support
A Vienna‑based family office tied to a controversial German industrial dynasty is financing a new fencing initiative launching in Los Angeles, with additional backing from other family offices such as Apeiron Investment Group and Flick Family Office. The project plans...
Profile: Michael Paulus, Setting up a Family Office and Solving Financial Problems for Himself
Michael Paulus cashed out his insurance business to Prudential for $2.35 billion in 2019 and subsequently founded a dedicated family office to steward the proceeds. The office quickly moved beyond passive holdings, deploying capital into private‑equity, venture, real‑estate and impact projects...
The Great Family Business Sale
Family business sale activity accelerated sharply in the first quarter of 2026, as owners cite heightened tech disruption, shifting social norms, and generational succession pressures as catalysts. Deal flow is outpacing previous quarters, prompting many to view the market as...
With a Faster Route to Profits than Fusion, Nuclear Fission Is of Much More Interest to Family Offices
Family offices are increasing investments in next‑generation nuclear fission plants, seeing them as a more reliable route to profitability than the still‑experimental nuclear fusion sector. The new fission designs promise lower construction costs, modular construction, and shorter timelines, aligning with...
Entrepreneur/Socialite’s Family Office Backs Home Decor Group, Grows Luxury Portfolio
A New York‑based family office, launched in 2024 by a high‑profile socialite and private‑equity veteran, has taken a strategic stake in a boutique home‑decor group. Leveraging deep connections to one of Latin America’s wealthiest families, the office is rapidly expanding its...