Private and Family Businesses
Graydon Head & Ritchey grew its practice more than 130 years ago working with the owners of closely held businesses in the Greater Cincinnati area. Today the firm continues to counsel closely-held businesses, family-owned companies, employee-owned businesses and private partnerships and corporations.
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Our interdisciplinary Private Enterprise Group includes attorneys experienced with legal issues unique to closely held businesses. While most private business clients develop a primary contact at the firm, business owners appreciate the ability of attorneys with expertise in various substantive areas to work together effectively and efficiently, to produce the best outcome for their clients. Our representation of private business clients begins with counseling regarding business entity and capital formation, continues throughout the operations of the business and often involves planning for the succession or sale of the business.
We assist private businesses in:
- Business formation and growth planning
- Capital formation
- Financial, succession and tax planning
- Employment related matters
- Commercial contracting
- Intellectual property and technology
- Disputes and litigation
- Buying and selling businesses
- Ownership and management succession
Meeting the Needs of Closely-Held Businesses
Our lawyers combine knowledge of today’s fast-changing, economic environment, technologically advanced business practices and extensive legal experience to meet the dynamic needs of closely-held businesses. Entrepreneurs, as well as seasoned business owners, benefit from the experience and commitment we bring to the table.
Our commitment to excellence in representation of private and family businesses includes participation in outside organizations. The Private Enterprise Counsel is a multi-state association of independent law firms that has a substantial commitment to service closely-held and family-owned companies. As Ohio and Kentucky’s only PEC member, GH&R shares a wealth of resources and an in-depth understanding of the issues faced by business owners. Graydon Head & Ritchey attorneys also actively participate in The Goering Center for Family and Private Business, an organization affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. The Goering Center is one of the premier organizations in the country of its kind providing informational, educational and advisory opportunities to family businesses throughout the region.
Whether you are looking for ways to raise capital for your company or are getting ready to transition your business to the next generation, we can help you navigate your course. We will chart your future courses, prepare a road map to get you there and make sure your business stays on track.