The Principals

Living Proof of the Freedom We Architect

Our principals hold multiple residencies and citizenships, giving us firsthand experience with the programs we recommend. We do not just sell the borderless lifestyle. We live it.

Managing Principal

Jonathan Hale

J.D., LL.M. International Business Law

Jonathan Hale is a practitioner of the freedom Treadwell & Glass architects for its clients. A dual citizen holding both American and European passports, he has lived and studied in global capitals including London, Buenos Aires, Vienna, and Singapore. This foundation shapes his approach to navigating the complexities of international residency and citizenship architecture. For over a decade, Jonathan has been known for his composure under pressure in high-stakes situations. He applies strategic foresight and rigorous legal analysis to designing global lives for high-net-worth individuals. Admitted to practice before the highest courts, he brings rare exposure to complex, politically sensitive matters and deep mastery of how legal systems, regulation, and commerce intersect across borders.

Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court
LL.M. International Business Law
Hague Academy of International Law Fellow
Dual US-EU citizen with global on-the-ground experience
Principal, Tax & Wealth Strategy

Richard Ashford

LL.M. Tax Law, 28 years practicing law

With an LL.M. in Tax Law and 28 years of legal practice, including 8 years architecting cross-border international structures for business entities and high-net-worth individuals, Richard understands that true freedom requires more than strategy. It demands flawless execution across multiple jurisdictions. His expertise spans the full spectrum of global wealth architecture: international business formation, cross-border tax optimization, and complex multi-jurisdictional structuring. Richard specializes in helping non-US clients establish and scale operations in America, while simultaneously helping US-based clients build tax-efficient global portfolios.

LL.M. Tax Law, 28 years of practice
Of Counsel for an international boutique law firm
Clients across 25+ countries
Member of the International Fiscal Association
Director, Strategic Intelligence

Catherine Mercer

15 years in geopolitical risk and emerging technology

Catherine brings over 15 years of leadership in geopolitical risk assessment, technology policy, and strategic positioning. Having advised sovereign governments on emerging technology risk and regulatory trajectory, she brings a unique lens to the intersection of geopolitical exposure and mobility planning. At Treadwell & Glass, Catherine leads the firm's strategic intelligence practice, monitoring political developments, program sustainability, and regulatory shifts across all jurisdictions.

Geopolitical risk and technology policy advisor
Government advisory experience across multiple continents
Regulatory monitoring across 30+ jurisdictions
Strategic intelligence briefings for UHNW clients
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