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An Introduction to Family Constitutions
21st May 2021
Managing family wealth, businesses and legacies can sometimes involve a divergence of views between family members as to how this may be achieved and the role individual family members, and others, are to play. Family constitutions aim to create a guiding protocol with regard to the governance of the family as a whole.
From “who I am” to “who we are”: Turning confusion and conflict about identity into a source of strength
20th April 2021
In the second in his series looking Identity Confusion, Nick Mayhew explores how to turn confusion and conflict about identity into a source of strength.
Declaring Dividends in the Time of Covid-19
4th August 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a pandemic that poses significant issues for companies of all sizes and family business are no exception. One issue that is particularly difficult relates to dividend policy.
Dividend policies: an introduction
22nd July 2020
A dividend policy is an important tool to help provide clarity to all stakeholders. When drafting one, it is important that the policy is realistic, agreed by everyone and reviewed regularly.
Structuring Family Companies to protect against divorce and separation
22nd July 2020
How can divorce impact a family business and what steps can shareholders take to prevent damaging consequences later on? A guest blog by Deborah Clark, Mills & Reeve.
Governance in the times of COVID-19
10th June 2020
In this article Franco Lombardo tells us why personal governance is just as important as group governance. Are you living by your own personal governance, or are you governed by your story?
Things to do during the stay home period
1st May 2020
In this article Ola Adeosun shares a checklist put your basic wealth planning "house in order" during these times of lockdown.
Three Key Considerations for Business Owning Families
27th March 2020
In this guest article, Ruper Phelps, Smith & Williamson, shares insights on the underlying value of effective family governance, especially during challenging and uncertain times.