Continuity of ownership.

Ensuring the business passes as intended — through incapacity, departure or death — without dispute or disruption.

What it is

The business outlasts the moment.

A business is vulnerable at the moments its ownership changes hands. Incapacity, the departure of a founder, or a death can throw a company into dispute or paralysis if nothing has been put in place — just when stability matters most. Continuity planning makes sure the business passes as intended, and keeps running while it does.

We design the ownership and governance that carry a business through these moments — so control passes cleanly, the business continues, and the outcome is the one its owners intended.

How we advise

Succession of control

Designing how ownership and control pass when they must.

Incapacity and death

Planning for the events that would otherwise cause disruption.

Governance

Putting in place the decision-making that holds through a transition.

Avoiding dispute

Setting clear terms so succession does not become a conflict.

Important information

The basis on which we advise.

This page is general in nature and does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice. Advice is given only under a formal engagement, on the basis of your specific circumstances.

ORA Black advises on the design, selection and coordination of structures; it does not act as trustee, foundation council member or administrator, and does not hold client assets. Fiduciary, formation and administration services are provided by appropriately licensed and regulated providers. Where regulated financial services are required, these are provided through ORA Black’s partnership with NEBA Private Clients.

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