In partnership with Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business, Family Business Association is offering three webinars in South Australia to help family business owners build fundamental knowledge and capability.
Specifically tailored to the unique needs of family businesses, this webinar series focuses on core family business fundamentals, providing you with practical knowledge that’s critical to improve business processes and drive sustainable growth for generations, no matter your stage in business. There are three webinars in the series:
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Legal Considerations in Family Business
As a member of a family business with an impact on direction and strategy, it is important you meet your legal responsibilities - as you may be as liable as any director on the board. This workshop will help you understand the distinct legal responsibilities of running a family business, and key areas of personal and commercial risk. Identify the gaps in your current legal knowledge and leave armed with the next steps to ensure compliance in your family business. -
Succession in Family Business (available June 2025)
Specific Objectives
This webinar content will enable participants to:
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Understand what how the legal framework intercepts with governance.
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Why owning and running a family business are distinct and attract different legal responsibilities.
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Why every family member in and out of the business needs to understand the impact of legal responsibilities and governance.
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An introduction to the key areas of personal and commercial risks in a legal context.
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Be able to identify gaps in their current legal governance knowledge to assess further skills and steps needed to be taken to ensure compliance and understanding of obligations
This content has been developed for:
- Small and family business owners in South Australia
Presenters
Kasia has assisted families comprehensively re-structure the way they hold assets in a tax-effective and protective manner, assisted families to put in place comprehensive succession plans and has undertaken complex property transactions, often in conjunction with other trusted family advisors. Kasia has experience in advising individuals and families experiencing disharmony and conflict, both within the family group and with external parties.
Kasia understands that in family enterprises, legal issues are multi-faceted and need to take into account family dynamics, existing investment and business structures, as well as competing personal goals. Kasia provides pragmatic and effective guidance and legal support to families and individuals who face these unique challenges.
Louise is a Principal of ADLV Law and has over 15 years of experience in working with and advising small, medium and family businesses about business and commercial law matters.
As one of handful of solicitors recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Business Law by the Law Society of NSW and a family business owner in her own right, Louise has proven technical expertise to guide family-owned businesses through any legal matters they face, backed by years of experience.
Louise particularly enjoys working with family-owned businesses and getting to know the individuals operating the business. Her clients include manufacturing, professional services, primary production, food and medical services businesses.
Whether you need a contract negotiated, a deal settled, or a dispute resolved, Louise is ready to provide you with a clear path to success and celebrate your family business achievements.
An initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
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Please contact the office on 1800 249 357 or education@familybusiness.org.au if you have any questions or need assistance registering for this event.
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