Every family business is unique, and comes with its own dynamics and challenges. When you work alongside family members, you will want to do everything you can to ensure your business thrives while preparing for the possibility that challenges and tensions may arise.

As with any business, the drafting of bespoke shareholders’ agreements, careful estate planning and sharing a clear vision for the future are key to success.

Thrings specialists have decades of experience in supporting family firms, large and small, to succeed and grow. Our team are also experts in advising on issues such as how to protect family businesses against events such as divorce.

Here, they have collected a series of helpful articles and guides to explain essentials such as how to keep harmony among shareholders, how businesses are valued in divorce, and what to do in the event of a dispute.

Read more from our extensive range of Business Matters articles here.

Running a family business can be complex, and articles on relevant topics can be lengthy, complicated, and packed with jargon.

At Thrings, we want to provide you with concise advice, in plain English, so you get the right information, right away

Our Take 5 Guides address, in five simple steps, important issues that can help you maintain harmony in your business and protect it for the next generation.

Business Matters is a content hub for owners who need advice on legal issues which may arise at every stage of their business life.

However, we know that nothing is better than discussing these issues face-to-face with a specialist adviser.

If you want to know more about any aspect of family businesses, including shareholders agreements and protecting your business against divorce, our Family Team and Commercial Team will be able to help you.