Family Business & Private Client Advisory
We advise family-owned businesses and high-net-worth individuals on succession planning, governance, and private wealth structuring, helping preserve legacy across generations.
Succession Planning
We help family business owners plan for leadership and ownership transitions, structuring succession arrangements that reduce the risk of disputes and protect the business through generational change.
- Succession structuring and planning
- Shareholder and family agreements
- Dispute prevention between family members
Governance & Family Charters
We advise on establishing family charters, governance frameworks, and family council structures that separate family and business decision-making, supporting long-term stability as the business and family grow.
- Family charter drafting
- Family council and governance structures
- Roles and decision-making frameworks
Private Wealth Structuring
For high-net-worth individuals and families, we advise on private wealth structuring, including holding company structures and asset protection arrangements appropriate under Saudi law.
Generational Perspective
Advisory built around the long-term interests of the family, not just the current transaction.
Discreet Advisory
Sensitive family and ownership matters handled with appropriate discretion.
Governance Focus
Practical governance structures that keep family businesses stable through transition.
Areas of Focus
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally well before a transition becomes urgent — ownership and leadership succession planned proactively is far less likely to trigger family disputes than a plan drafted under pressure after an unexpected event.
Northman Sterling Legal
Northman Sterling Legal is a registered law firm focused on legal services in Saudi Arabia.
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