Dispute Resolution | Special episode | Resolving family business disputes with George Bryan

Family businesses are subject to unique pressures, from succession and generational tension to questions about roles, entitlement and leadership.

In this exclusive podcast episode, Peter Brewer, Partner in our Dispute Resolution team, speaks with family business adviser George Bryan to explore how these challenges can escalate into disputes – and how the right structures can reduce this risk.

Together, they discuss the practical steps family-owned businesses can take to protect relationships, value and long term business continuity, with George sharing insight from more than 30 years in his own multigenerational family business, Drayton Manor.

They also cover:

• How succession and family expectations shape conflict

• How family constitutions and shareholders’ agreements can prevent future disputes

• When to professionalise management and bring in external expertise

• The impact of skills gaps and overlooked development opportunities.

To learn more about how our Dispute Resolution team supports family owned businesses, visit the HCR Law website. You can find out more about George’s advisory work and get in touch with him on LinkedIn.