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Can A Family Business Survive Divorce?
Tue 17 Jan 2012
Divorce is difficult for any family. When the family runs a business it can be catastrophic.
But we're all family: why should we need a shareholders agreement?
Thu 17 Nov 2011
Starting a family business can seem like a good idea as a means of providing freedom, independence and immediate control of the workplace ... read on
How to Stop Family Firms Boiling Over
Fri 03 Dec 2010
In November, Families in Business Partner Susan McFadyen wrote an article on the impact of disputes within family businesses, including useful advice for consideration. First published on the 28 November, this article has been reproduced for our website with the kind permission the Scotland on Sunday.
Non-Executive Directors - What contribution can they make to a family business
Wed 01 Dec 2010
It is not just large, blue-chip companies which appoint non-executive directors ("non-execs") to advise them on critical issues affecting their businesses. On the contrary, there is perhaps as much need for small to medium size family businesses to employ their services ..... click to read on
Have your Cake and Eat It!
Fri 04 Jun 2010
In June, our Family Law Team sponsored a feature in CA Magazine about Family Businesses, which discusses how the factors that make them strong, can also make them vulnerable in the event of a marital breakdown or family fallout.
Asset Protection
Thu 13 May 2010
Gordon Cunningham, Partner at Tods Murray, wrote an article on pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and stepping on to the property ladder, for Scottish Field in May 2010.
Profile Law
Fri 30 Apr 2010
In this article, as first seen in Business Women Scotland Magazine Issue 4, Tods Murray Corporate Partner Susan McFadyen, is profiled and also takes part in the "Ask The Expert" Q&A, in which she answers questions and discusses the legal structures available to businesses starting up or restructuring their operations.
Perils and Pitfalls of Trying to Maintain the Family Business
Thu 11 Mar 2010
On 11th March 2010, Lucy Metcalf, Senior Associate in our Family Law team, commented in the Scotsman's Family Business Feature, in which she discusses the issues a marital break-up can cause a family business and how to limit the damages.
Professional Viewpoint
Tue 02 Feb 2010
On 2nd February 2010, Private Client Partner Gordon Cunningahm, wrote a "Professional Viewpoint" for The Times, in which he discusses the issues connected to buying a property for your children.
Wealth Management: Keeping it in the Family
Wed 18 Nov 2009
Gordon Cunningham, Head of the Families in Business team at Tods Murray, wrote this article for Scottish Field in December 2009. Read his article reproduced with the kind permission of Scottish Field Magazine.
Family Matters can cause any Firm to Founder
Wed 09 Sep 2009
On September 6th 2009, Corporate Partner Malcolm Holmes, wrote an article for the Soctland on Sunday entitled "Family Matters can cause any Firm to Founder" in which he explains why dynastic vision is no subsitute for planning ahead.
Succession Planning - Keeping it in the Family?
Tue 31 Mar 2009
It’s important for all family businesses to plan for succession in its widest sense. What’s to happen to the business when the current owner retires? When is this likely to happen? And what preparation does the business and its management need in the meantime, to allow the transition to occur with minimum disruption to the business? These are complex issues, and ones that are better addressed sooner rather than later.