Family Businesses

Family and business: where is the balance?

Family businesses form the foundation of the Dutch economy. They build for the long term, with a strong focus on continuity and commitment. At the same time, this combination creates complexity: where does family end and business begin?

Our service

Continuity requires choices, particularly within the family

In practice, tensions often arise at three key moments: growth, succession and conflict. How do you maintain control when multiple generations are involved? How do you prevent emotions from influencing decision-making? And how do you ensure the business is ready for transfer without losing value?

Alongside this, day-to-day issues continue to play a role. Think of employment matters in a tight labour market, IT and privacy, real estate, and changing laws and regulations. Everything is interconnected. This is why you need a sparring partner who looks beyond the legal framework alone.

From strategy to structure (and vice versa)

We help you maintain control of these dynamics. Not with lengthy reports, but with solutions that work in practice. We bring structure to governance, guide succession processes and ensure that agreements are clear and sustainable, even in challenging situations.

Our strength lies in the combination of legal and notarial expertise, and our experience with family businesses. We understand the sensitivities, speak the language of entrepreneurs and are not afraid to address difficult issues. Always with one goal: continuity and stability within both the business and the family. So that you can move forward with confidence.

Our expertise

Corporate governance
Establishing a future-proof structure, family charter, articles of association and regulations
Business succession and transfer
From preparation to implementation, including contracts, due diligence and restructuring
Preventing and resolving conflicts
From mediation to proceedings (e.g. the Enterprise Chamber or arbitration)
Contracts and documentation
Shareholder agreements, management and employment contracts, lease agreements
Employment & pensions
Employment practices, terms and conditions and reorganisations
Property, IT & privacy
Practical support with day-to-day and strategic issues

Who do we work for?

We work for national and international family businesses, ranging from mid-sized to large organisations, across a wide range of sectors. Often across multiple generations. This requires trust, clarity and a strong sense of relationships.