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Family & Closely Held Business Advice

Family, Business, Legacy: Perfectly Aligned.

Our Approach

At Harrison LLP, we leverage our extensive experience to guide clients through the intricate dynamics at every stage of business ownership. We understand that this process demands technical proficiency and an appreciation for legacy, family, and business partner dynamics, as well as evolving personal ambitions. Comprehensive business planning is a cornerstone of our broader approach to estate and wealth preservation.

Our multidisciplinary team serves as trusted advisors, adept at steering clients through the landscape of domestic regulatory considerations and the unique complexities of substantial, closely held enterprises. 

Our work includes:

  • Income, gift, and estate tax saving strategies for a sale of the business or the transfer to the next generation. 
  • Complex business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, sales, buy-sell agreements, restructurings, and other transactional matters for closely held and family businesses.
  • Corporate and transactional matters, including entity formation, operating/shareholder agreements, voting trusts, and governance. 
  •  General counsel services to family offices, closely held companies, and private investment entities. 
  • Structuring and negotiating business succession plans, including ownership transfers to family members or trusts. 

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 "Harrison LLP lawyers have a unique ability to provide the highest calibre thinking and planning delivered in the most effective way for the client."


"Harrison can present information to professionals without a legal background, explain the core of the problem, and come up with efficient solutions."

Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2025



Ranked by Best Law Firms®

Closely Held Companies &
Family Businesses Law

Corporate Law

Tax Law


Tax-Savvy Business Structure Strategies for Family Businesses

ACTEC Fellow and Chicago partner Natalie M. Perry shares the annual income tax burden associated with distributing all, half, or none of the annual operating income of a C corporation or pass-through entity.

Harrison LLP Named in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® 

The firm was recognized again in not only Trust & Estates Law, but also Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law.


Our Work 

Family & Closely Held Business Mergers and Acquisitions
General Corporate Counsel
Succession Planning, including buy-sell agreements

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