Family Business & Succession

Beyond Generations — Structuring Family Wealth, Governance & Growth.

We engineer succession with institutional-grade clarity — from family constitutions to next-gen transition. Governance, growth, conflict resolution, and legacy — aligned under one roof.

ABOUT SERVICES

A Family Business Is More Than an Enterprise — It’s a Legacy.

At Handle, we protect that legacy through structured governance, financial execution, dispute resolution and next-generation leadership planning. We help families secure ownership control, resolve internal complexity and prepare successors with structure, clarity and stability.

From DIFC-based family offices to first-generation entrepreneurs, we deliver execution-ready frameworks for growth, continuity and generational success.

WHAT WE DO

Structured Advisory for Family Enterprises

Execution-Driven Solutions for Multi-Generational Stability

Family Governance & Legacy Structuring

For Ownership Clarity, Governance Stability & Long-Term Control

  • Family business charters, shareholder agreements & voting frameworks
  • Family boards, advisory councils & governance models
  • Ownership restructuring & capital control models
  • Succession plans, heir readiness & leadership development

We structure clarity before confusion becomes conflict.

Family Governance & Legacy Structuring

For Ownership Clarity, Governance Stability & Long-Term Control

  • Family business charters, shareholder agreements & voting frameworks
  • Family boards, advisory councils & governance models
  • Ownership restructuring & capital control models
  • Succession plans, heir readiness & leadership development

We structure clarity before confusion becomes conflict.

Family Office Setup

For Global Structuring, Licensing & Institutional Family Readiness

  • DIFC/ADGM family office establishment & legal structuring
  • Regulatory alignment for multi-jurisdictional investment mandates
  • Operating model design, compliance, and leadership transition planning
  • Alignment with capital markets, philanthropy, and governance architecture

We build institutional-grade family offices that stand the test of scale and succession.

Family Office Setup

For Global Structuring, Licensing & Institutional Family Readiness

  • DIFC/ADGM family office establishment & legal structuring
  • Regulatory alignment for multi-jurisdictional investment mandates
  • Operating model design, compliance, and leadership transition planning
  • Alignment with capital markets, philanthropy, and governance architecture

We build institutional-grade family offices that stand the test of scale and succession.

Wealth & Asset Structuring

For Long-Term Wealth Protection, Transfer & Strategic Capital Structuring

  • Trust structures, asset holding platforms & legal protection frameworks
  • Wealth transfer, estate planning & cross-border structuring
  • ESG, philanthropy & impact investing execution
  • Investment risk mitigation and governance oversight

We align wealth with structure — so families don’t lose what they’ve built.

Wealth & Asset Structuring

For Long-Term Wealth Protection, Transfer & Strategic Capital Structuring

  • Trust structures, asset holding platforms & legal protection frameworks
  • Wealth transfer, estate planning & cross-border structuring
  • ESG, philanthropy & impact investing execution
  • Investment risk mitigation and governance oversight

We align wealth with structure — so families don’t lose what they’ve built.

Conflict Resolution & Complexity Management

For Families in Dispute or Facing Internal Gridlock

  • Ownership disputes, exits & financial settlements
  • Mediation between founders, heirs & stakeholders
  • Buyouts, share redistribution & control alignment
  • Governance redesign to prevent future breakdowns

We resolve what others avoid — with structure, speed & discretion.

Conflict Resolution & Complexity Management

For Families in Dispute or Facing Internal Gridlock

  • Ownership disputes, exits & financial settlements
  • Mediation between founders, heirs & stakeholders
  • Buyouts, share redistribution & control alignment
  • Governance redesign to prevent future breakdowns

We resolve what others avoid — with structure, speed & discretion.

Transformation & Strategic Growth

For Family Businesses That Must Modernize, Scale or Recover

  • Corporate restructuring, operational optimization & digital readiness
  • M&A support, joint ventures & partnership strategy
  • Market expansion & business model innovation
  • Performance optimization & profitability turnaround

We help family businesses evolve without losing control.

Transformation & Strategic Growth

For Family Businesses That Must Modernize, Scale or Recover

  • Corporate restructuring, operational optimization & digital readiness
  • M&A support, joint ventures & partnership strategy
  • Market expansion & business model innovation
  • Performance optimization & profitability turnaround

We help family businesses evolve without losing control.

Financial Governance, Tax & Risk Structuring

For Financial Discipline, Investment Security & Tax Efficiency

  • Tax strategy for family entities, trusts & offshore structures
  • Financial reporting, compliance & capital governance
  • Investment protection, portfolio structuring & risk mitigation
  • Business continuity & contingency planning

We engineer financial strength that holds under pressure.

Financial Governance, Tax & Risk Structuring

For Financial Discipline, Investment Security & Tax Efficiency

  • Tax strategy for family entities, trusts & offshore structures
  • Financial reporting, compliance & capital governance
  • Investment protection, portfolio structuring & risk mitigation
  • Business continuity & contingency planning

We engineer financial strength that holds under pressure.

Next-Gen Empowerment & Succession Execution

For Preparing Future Leaders to Protect the Legacy

  • Governance & leadership coaching for successors
  • Financial literacy & investment readiness training
  • Structured mentorship & global exposure programs
  • Succession implementation & leadership handover strategy

We prepare the next generation to lead with clarity, not chaos.

Next-Gen Empowerment & Succession Execution

For Preparing Future Leaders to Protect the Legacy

  • Governance & leadership coaching for successors
  • Financial literacy & investment readiness training
  • Structured mentorship & global exposure programs
  • Succession implementation & leadership handover strategy

We prepare the next generation to lead with clarity, not chaos.

When to Engage

Better Ask Handle

when...

  • You need to structure ownership, governance or voting rights
  • A family dispute is threatening business or asset stability
  • You’re building or transitioning a family office across generations
  • Your succession plan lacks clarity, structure or buy-in
  • The next generation needs preparation, mentorship or financial literacy
  • You’re scaling the business but haven’t structured family control
  • You want to protect wealth with legal, tax and capital frameworks
Speak to a Partner

Family Business Decisions Are Sensitive, Strategic — and Permanent.

Your financial mandate is led directly by one of the region’s most experienced auditors and financial strategists.

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

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Mohamed

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

A strategic business leader, dealmaker, and corporate advisor, Mohamed brings deep expertise in investment structuring, business turnarounds, and IPO preparation. He has led multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, structured complex funding mechanisms, and advised boards, investors, and governments on growth, capital markets, and financial resilience—helping transform challenged businesses into scalable, profitable ventures. As the founder, Managing Partner, and Chairman of Handle Consulting, he has built a firm that rivals Tier-1 global advisory houses while maintaining agility and personalized execution. Mohamed leads the firm’s work in corporate funding, investment advisory, and business expansion—enabling clients to unlock growth, optimize capital strategies, and achieve long-term success.

  • International Commercial Negotiations & Deal Structuring
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Risk Mitigation & Complexity Management
  • Family Business Governance & Wealth Planning
  • IPO Readiness & Institutional Funding

Family Business Decisions Are Sensitive, Strategic — and Permanent.

Your financial mandate is led directly by one of the region’s most experienced auditors and financial strategists.

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

Contact
Mohamed

Mohamed Abu El-Makarem

Strategic Advisor to Family Boards & Founding Stakeholders

A strategic business leader, dealmaker, and corporate advisor, Mohamed brings deep expertise in investment structuring, business turnarounds, and IPO preparation. He has led multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions, structured complex funding mechanisms, and advised boards, investors, and governments on growth, capital markets, and financial resilience—helping transform challenged businesses into scalable, profitable ventures. As the founder, Managing Partner, and Chairman of Handle Consulting, he has built a firm that rivals Tier-1 global advisory houses while maintaining agility and personalized execution. Mohamed leads the firm’s work in corporate funding, investment advisory, and business expansion—enabling clients to unlock growth, optimize capital strategies, and achieve long-term success.

  • International Commercial Negotiations & Deal Structuring
  • Strategic Planning & Market Expansion
  • Risk Mitigation & Complexity Management
  • Family Business Governance & Wealth Planning
  • IPO Readiness & Institutional Funding

Want to protect your family legacy — and structure it for growth?

Let’s build it together. With clarity, continuity, and execution built in.

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