Family Business Legacies: Legal Strategies for Protection & Growth

FLO Ludhiana, under the leadership of Chairperson Shweta Jindal, hosted an insightful session titled "Family Business Legacies: Legal Strategies for Protection & Growth" in association with ThinkLaw Advocates. This event aimed at equipping members with practical legal knowledge to strengthen, preserve, and scale their family-run businesses. The session is a part of the FLO Policy & Advocacy initiative, which amplifies women's voices in governance, law, and policy reform. This initiative focuses on empowering women by improving access to justice and ensuring fair representation in governance and leadership.

The event featured renowned legal and financial experts:

- Mr. Tushar Ajinkya: Founder & Managing Partner, ThinkLaw Advocates
- Ms. Sukanya Sehgal: Associate Partner, ThinkLaw Advocates
- Mr. Anurag Manakikar: Associate Director, Henley & Partners

Key Focus Areas

- Preserving Family Legacy & Preventing Internal Disputes

Attendees were guided on how to maintain harmony within the family while protecting the business legacy through appropriate legal frameworks.

- Succession Planning & Governance Structures

The session emphasised the importance of structured succession planning to ensure business continuity across generations.

- Legal Conflict Resolution in Family-Run Businesses

Experts shed light on common legal conflicts in family businesses and shared resolution mechanisms that can minimise disruption and maintain business health.

- Prepping for Institutional Investment & Global Scale-up

The speakers outlined how family businesses can legally prepare to attract institutional investments and transition towards scaling globally.