Business Succession Advisory

Business Succession Advisory

„We guide business succession and corporate restructuring processes with foresight, structure and sound tax expertise — ensuring that business and tax decisions remain sustainable in the long term.“

Business succession and corporate restructuring are among the most sensitive and consequential phases in the life of an entrepreneur. Personal, economic and tax considerations are closely interconnected. Without structured planning, succession and restructuring often lead to unnecessary tax burdens, legal risks and operational complexity.

We develop sustainable solutions for entrepreneurs, shareholders and investors — with the goal of securing the long-term continuity of the business and protecting the interests of all stakeholders.


Typical Challenges in Business Succession Advisory and Corporate Restructuring

Personal, economic and tax interests must be carefully aligned
Lack of structure in succession planning

Significant tax and legal risks in restructuring processes
Time pressure due to external factors such as health issues, investors or market changes

Which companies benefit most from our advisory?

Owner-Managed and Family Businesses

In family-owned companies, business succession is often closely linked to family dynamics and emotional considerations. A clearly structured succession plan creates stability and certainty for all parties involved.

  • Securing the long-term continuity of the business
  • Tax-efficient structuring of the transition
  • Alignment of family and business interests

Companies in Transformation or Growth Phases

Historically developed corporate structures are often not designed for future growth. Corporate restructuring creates the foundation for expansion or a future sale.

  • Inefficient legacy structures
  • Lack of tax optimisation
  • Increasing organisational complexity

Investors, Buyers & Sellers

In transactions, tax risks and structural considerations play a central role. Early tax planning creates clarity and reduces uncertainty throughout the transaction process.

  • Tax risks in transaction processes
  • Structuring acquisition and investment models
  • Greater planning certainty in transactions

Our Focus Areas in Business Succession & Restructuring

Our advisory services in succession and restructuring focus on situations where entrepreneurial, tax and personal interests must be carefully aligned to create sustainable and future-proof solutions.

Succession Planning & Transition Concepts

Early planning of business succession allows tax-efficient and legally secure transition structures.

  • Strategic succession planning
  • Family succession structures
  • Sale to third parties or management buy-outs

Corporate Transformations & Legal Restructuring

Mergers, demergers or changes of legal form are complex processes with significant tax implications.

  • Mergers, demergers and legal form changes
  • Tax-efficient holding and participation structures
  • Preparation for growth or future sale

Tax Structuring of Corporate Restructuring

Every restructuring has tax consequences. The objective is to utilise available structuring options while avoiding unnecessary tax risks.

  • Analysis of tax implications
  • Use of tax structuring opportunities
  • Avoidance of unnecessary tax burdens

Business Valuation & Decision Frameworks

A well-founded valuation forms the basis for succession planning, transactions or corporate restructuring.

  • Tax and economically sound business valuation
  • Preparation for transactions or ownership transfers
  • Support for strategic business decisions

Transaction Support & Restructuring Projects

We guide the entire process in a structured manner and coordinate closely with all involved advisors and authorities.

  • Project coordination and implementation support
  • Alignment with notaries, legal advisors and tax authorities
  • Reliable execution of restructuring and transaction processes

Your Benefits in Business Succession & Restructuring

Our advisory focuses on guiding complex succession and restructuring processes with foresight and structure — creating reliable frameworks for all stakeholders involved.

Professional Guidance for
Business Succession & Corporate Restructuring

Benefit from the highest level of discretion and reliability, combined with a holistic view of both the business and its shareholders.