Family Business Succession: Transition, Growth & Legacy
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Family businesses—including law firms—face unique challenges when it comes to succession. Beyond legal and financial structuring, the transition of leadership requires balancing tradition with innovation, ensuring long-term stability while adapting to modern business landscapes. The session will include perspectives from family law firms where parents and children work together, as well as those who have taken separate paths. This session will explore:
i. How to transition leadership effectively
ii. The legal and strategic considerations of succession planning
iii. Sustaining growth while preserving the family’s professional legacy