Family Offices want crypto – but who's helping them get there?

Charles Russell Speechlys has published an article examining family offices’ interest in cryptoassets and the question of which advisers and service providers can help them access the market. The focus reflects a broader challenge for wealthy families: crypto exposure can involve technology, custody, tax, legal, governance and regulatory considerations alongside investment selection.

Family offices typically manage the wealth, investments and long-term planning of a single family or a small number of related families. For those considering digital assets, the practical route into the sector can differ from conventional investments because cryptoassets may be held directly, through funds or other structures, and may require specialised custody and operational arrangements.

The article’s framing highlights the role of professional support in translating crypto interest into an approach that fits a family office’s wider objectives and controls. Legal, tax, investment, compliance and technology specialists can each be relevant, particularly as digital-asset rules and market infrastructure continue to develop across jurisdictions.