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Withers looks to expand family business offering in Italy

May 6, 2011

Law firm Withers has added three new members to its Milan office as part of its strategy to increase its services for family businesses in Italy.

Roberta Crivellaro, managing partner at Withers’ Milan branch told CampdenFB: “Running a family firm, especially in Italy, is no easy business, but we are committed to making sure that our clients have the smoothest ride possible by building each and every one of our practices that together cater for the complicated world of the family business.”

Swiss chocolate company gets Easter relief

April 6, 2011

Family-controlled chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli won a long court battle on 4 April to uphold rights on its golden Easter bunnies.

According to reports, Lindt & Sprungli, controlled by a branch of the founding Sprungli family, took action against Austrian rival Hauswirth, which it said was making chocolate bunnies that were too similar in appearance to its own copyrighted trademark bunnies. It claimed that the Hauswirth's Easter bunnies can be confused for Lindt chocolates as both are wrapped in gold foil with a red ribbon.

Wendel announces growth despite legal issues

March 24, 2011

Family-controlled investment company Wendel announced on 24 March that its revenues for 2010 saw an increase of 17.5%, despite a run of bad luck with French regulators earlier this year.

Italian family businesses breathe a sigh of relief

March 23, 2011

News that the Italian government is looking to protect local companies against unwanted takeovers is likely to be greeted with relief among family businesses in the country – at least in the immediate future.

But longer-term pressures on family businesses in Italy won't be resolved by government intervention. Nor for that matter will they be anywhere else in the world.

Family-controlled conglomerate loses out on European expansion

March 16, 2011

The Hinduja Group, controlled by the Hinduja family, has had its plan to acquire the banking unit of KBC Group blocked by Belgian regulators.

This was announced by KBC Group but no reason was given as to why the deal was blocked. When contacted, a spokesperson for the Hinduja Group said they were waiting for an official notification from the regulators and refused to comment. However, there is much press speculation that the deal did not go through due to a lack of transparency in the Hinduja Group’s financial statements.

Lawyers and family businesses

March 16, 2011

Lawyers are taking advantage of the erosion of trust between family businesses and their banks. The best ones, says David Bain, are linking their corporate and private client practices - and offering more than just divorce and tax advice

Mukesh Ambani knows the importance of a good lawyer. The billionaire head of Reliance Industries employed one of India’s most prominent lawyers to win a case last year against his fiercest competitor – brother Anil.

Porsche-VW merger delayed

February 24, 2011

Family-controlled German carmakers, Porsche and Volkswagen, announced on 23 February that their planned merger may not happen this year due to pending legal issues.

The two carmakers had previously revealed plans to merge by the second half of this year, but unresolved legal issues relating to a failed takeover of VW by Porsche in 2008 are likely to delay the merger.

The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc

February 22, 2011

The associates of The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc understand the unique challenges that a family business faces. We help both the family and the business.

The associates of The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc understand the unique challenges that a family business faces. We help both the family and the business. From Fortune 500 operations to smaller, closely held companies we help family businesses around the world explore solutions to family and business issues, decide on the best course of action, and implement plans that will help the family business succeed for generations.

SG PB Hambros Limited

February 22, 2011

Societe Generale Private Banking Hambros ("SGPB Hambros") is part of Societe Generale Private Banking, the private banking arm of the Societe Generale Group. Through its extensive wealth planning and fiduciary service offering, SGPB Hambros provides highly bespoke wealth management solutions, encompassing banking and investment services for high-net worth individuals and intermediary clients together with wealth structuring and administration services for both personal and institutional clients.

Mishcon de Reya

February 22, 2011

Mishcon de Reya is a law firm with offices in London and New York offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. We are committed to achieving our clients' objectives in the most practical and cost effective way and always provide our clients with a clear return on their investment.