Canapés & Connections

Join us for an exclusive Mallard Club evening designed for high-net-worth individuals living in Portugal. Enjoy networking, insightful presentations, and the chance to connect with like-minded guests while exploring key topics including property, offshore structures, and personal wealth planning.

This session will also address some of the most pressing challenges facing high-net-worth clients today, including income drawdown, capital gains, and inheritance tax, alongside a dedicated section for those who hold, or have inherited, offshore companies used to purchase or manage assets in Portugal.

Event Highlights

The evening begins with welcome drinks and canapés, giving guests the chance to connect with fellow high-net-worth expats in a relaxed and sociable setting. This is followed by a series of seminar presentations from our expert speakers.

Algarve Property Market – Jen Mahaffy on local property market insights, emerging trends, and how smart investors create value.
Offshore Corporations & Tax Planning – Jon Nicholls on strategies for structuring gains, selling property, or transferring ownership via international entities.
Personal Wealth & Tax Planning – Ryan Donaldson on Portugal NHR/NHR 2.0, inheritance tax implications, and structuring overseas pensions.

The evening concludes with further networking, allowing attendees to continue conversations, share ideas, and build valuable connections.

Why Attend?

This event offers a unique opportunity to:

Network with like-minded high-net-worth expats.
Gain expert insights into Portugal property, offshore structures, and personal tax planning.
Enjoy a relaxed, informative evening with drinks and canapés.

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About the Mallard Club

The Mallard Club is an exclusive network for high-net-worth individuals who value connection, insight, and genuine conversation. Founded as part of Skybound Wealth’s marketing and events programme, the Club has hosted intimate gatherings and fundraisers featuring sporting legends including Harry Redknapp, Alan Shearer, Lewis Moody, Richard Keys, Andy Gray, Schalk Burger, and Matt Dawson.

Beyond headline names and wine-pairing evenings, The Mallard Club has become a setting where thought leadership meets social engagement, a place where investors, professionals, and business leaders can exchange ideas in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment.

At this event, being part of The Mallard Club means more than attending a seminar. It’s an opportunity to meet peers, share experiences, and build relationships that continue long after the evening ends. From expert presentations to informal discussions over drinks and canapés, The Mallard Club brings together knowledge, opportunity, and connection in equal measure.

Dress Code

Casual. We appreciate golf attire is often preferred in the region, come as you are and enjoy the evening.

Your Hosts

Ryan Donaldson

Host & Key Speaker

Ryan advises clients across the U.K. and mainland Europe on wealth planning, investments, and pensions. Appointed Regional Manager – Europe in 2022, he combines practical experience with a first-class honours degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Strathclyde. He is registered with the U.K. FCA, the Swiss Client Adviser Register (CAR), and holds the CySEC Advanced certification, enabling him to deliver compliant, cross-border advice to both local and expatriate clients. Ryan is also a Chartered Fellow member (Level 6) of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI).

Peter Gollogly

EU Regional Director, Skybound Wealth Management

Peter has over 13 years’ experience with Skybound Wealth, advising high-net-worth clients across the Middle East and Europe. He holds Chartered status with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and has a strong background in financial planning, investment, and tax. Peter is widely recognised for his clear and practical approach to client advice. He is registered with the U.K. FCA, the Swiss Client Adviser Register (CAR), and holds the CySEC Advanced certification, authorising him to provide regulated advice to both local and expatriate clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Your Guest Speakers

Jen Mahaffy

Partner & Speaker, Luxury Real Estate Consultant

Jen Mahaffy is Sales Director at Engel & Völkers in Quinta do Lago, specialising in luxury properties. With 15 years in private banking and permanent residency in Portugal, she combines deep market knowledge with expert advisory skills to guide discerning clients toward smart property decisions.

Jon Nicholls

Partner & Speaker, Director of Offshore Property Tax Strategies

Jon Nicholls is an expert in offshore property structures, advising on the advantages, risks, and strategic use of international companies holding Portuguese real estate. He operates Offshore Property Tax Strategies, a Delaware-based firm, helping clients optimise their holdings, structure ownership efficiently, and plan for intergenerational succession.

Ryan Donaldson

Host & Key Speaker

Peter Gollogly

EU Regional Director, Skybound Wealth Management

Jen Mahaffy

Partner & Speaker, Luxury Real Estate Consultant

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Event Highlights

Why Attend?

About the Mallard Club

Dress Code

Your Hosts

Ryan Donaldson

Peter Gollogly

Your Guest Speakers

Jen Mahaffy

Jon Nicholls

Ryan Donaldson

Peter Gollogly

Jen Mahaffy

Reserve Your Place

Questions For The Speaker?

Reserve Your Place

Registration Has Finished

Reserve Your Place

Registration Has Finished

Reserve Your Place

Registration Has Finished

Event Highlights

Why Attend?

About the Mallard Club

Dress Code

Your Hosts

Ryan Donaldson

Peter Gollogly

Your Guest Speakers

Jen Mahaffy

Jon Nicholls

Ryan Donaldson

Peter Gollogly

Jen Mahaffy

Reserve Your Place

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