Business Succession Planning Seminar

Protect your business. Secure your legacy.

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the Irish economy, accounting for 64% of all Irish businesses and 37% of total employment (over 938,000 people).

However, without proper planning many do not survive across generations:

• 72% of family businesses cease trading within five years of the founder’s death
• Only 12% make it to the third generation

Why does this happen?

Common challenges include lack of planning, unexpected events such as illness or death, financial uncertainty, reluctance to release control, and conflict among family members.

Why Attend?

Succession planning is not just about retirement — it’s about protecting the future of your business, your family, and your wealth.

This practical seminar will cover:

• How to develop a clear succession plan
• Financial planning considerations
• Key tax implications and available reliefs
• Preparing your business for transition, transfer, or sale

The session will be delivered by experienced practitioners who specialise in business succession, financial planning, and taxation.

If you own, manage, or expect to inherit a family business, this seminar will provide valuable insights to help you plan ahead and avoid costly mistakes.

Book your place today and start planning for the future of your business.

Speakers:

JJ O'Connell - JJ O'Connell is Chairman and Director of Family Business Ireland.  He is one of the most experience and knowledgeable business succession planning practitioners in Ireland.

Stephen Gahan - Stephen is a long-standing and valued adviser of PLATO & Family Business Ireland.  He is a Tax Partner with Forvis Mazars having taken up the position in 2024.  With over 15 years of experience, he has been advising a diverse range of domestic and international clients on Irish taxation matters.  Before joining Forvis Mazars, he was the senior tax principal at a specialist advisory practice he co-founded, following and 11-year tenure at EY