Speakers
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Kasia MaczugaAccredited Advisor
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.
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Louise Craven
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.
Qualifications
– Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Hons), Flinders University
– Admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia
– Admitted to the High Court of Australia
– Admitted as a Notary Public in the Supreme Court of South AustraliaProfessional memberships
– Member of the Law Society of SA
– Member of the Notaries’ Society of South Australia
– Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), South Australia
Governance in Family Business
Governance is the structure, systems and processes that ensure a business’ overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability. Having formal governance structures assists open communication, reduces internal conflicts, nurtures the next generation, and develops a shared family vision. This workshop will help you understand key elements of governance, identify your gaps and plan next steps towards sound governance in your family business.
This workshop will enable participants to:
- Understand what Governance involves for families in business.
- Why Governance is vital for any size family business.
- Governance is an essential focus for the family, the business they operate and for owners.
- Understand the elements that make up sound governance in family business.
- Be able to assess where they are on their governance journey and plan further steps to take towards sound governance.
