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Family businesses are unique in their evolution and the future strategic challenges they may face.

Whatever the scale of your business and your aspirations, we can help as our clients range in size from small newly founded family businesses, to the well-established multi-generational family businesses.

Having supported such businesses for many years, we understand the distinctive issues and opportunities that managing a family-owned business can bring.

Our experienced team is committed to helping your business succeed by providing comprehensive legal services customised to meet your specific requirements.

Experts in acting for family businesses, in various industry sectors, BTO’s cross disciplinary team is well positioned to provide the advice you need. Whether it’s succession, acquisition, disposal or forward planning, we are on hand to assist.

Glasgow: +44 (0)141 221 8012 | Edinburgh: +44(0)131 222 2939 | Contact us

How we can help

Every legal service which a family business requires, from employment law advice to, property and litigation and more:

  • Advice in connection with the relationships between stakeholders in the business
  • Asset protection
  • Banking & Finance
  • Business Formation & Structuring
  • Contracts
  • Legal structures for future investment
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Succession planning

Why BTO?

We have a track record of working effectively with our clients’ other advisors to ensure joined up thinking.

More than legal experts, we are committed to the success of your family business and providing you with personalised and practical solutions that reflect your vision and values.

A thorough understanding of the personal dynamics of family businesses means that we are familiar with the range of issues which arise and the challenges faced, in particular in managing succession.

Our team is structured to ensure that it is clear from the outset who is your principal contact point and which BTO colleagues are best placed to advise you on the issues in hand, supporting your business at every stage of its development.

Who we work with

  • Family businesses (first or subsequent generation)
  • Family businesses with non-family management
  • Family offices

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