Supporting the continuity of your

Family 
Business 
Office 
Foundation 
Legacy 
Enterprise 
across generations

We treat all family enterprises as systems

They have dynamic and overlapping subsystems: Business, Ownership and Family. Continuity requires planning and action across all three over time.

A commitment to continuity requires a clear and energizing vision for future ownership along with the structures, policies and processes, and leadership to achieve it. These activities are typically governed by a network of Boards and committees that ensure the shared vision of the owners is aligned with business strategy and family values. These values often include important messages to family owners about stewarding wealth responsibly, and opportunities to achieve important social change and leave a family legacy via Family Philanthropy.

All families are unique, though they also share many common characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. Members typically align around their core values and an emotional connection to a common entrepreneurial legacy. Their activities are often focused around connection, engagement, education and impact and governed by a Family Council.
Enterprising families often oversee a range of activities including operating companies and investment portfolios. Long-term planning across complex entities requires strategic alignment, effective leadership, clear guidelines for family involvement, and effective communication with a broad array of stakeholders. These initiatives are typically governed by top executives in collaboration with a Board and Family Council.
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Thought leadership and resources for you and your family enterprise

LGA Insights – October 2025

These last few months have been filled with activity, as we’ve expanded our global footprint through the addition of new team members, and increased our presence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Later this summer, we will begin publishing episodes for the second season of our LGA Lighthouse Podcast, and will continue sharing fresh insights through a variety of articles, interviews, and other thoughtful content generated by our global advisory team.

Within that context, we’re thrilled to share with you the latest reflections from our Partner, Fernanda Jaramillo. In this edition of LGA Insights, Fernanda describes the importance for enterprising families of establishing and maintaining a shared vision to ensure continuity and legacy—particularly in moments of generational transition.

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The Enduring Enterprise: Thriving in a Turbulent World

In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Young sits down with LGA’s Founding Partner Ivan Lansberg and Managing Partner Devin DeCiantis to discuss their book, The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions. They explore how family businesses can navigate the increasing turbulence and uncertainty in today’s world

What our experts are saying

Newsletter

LGA Insights – October 2025

These last few months have been filled with activity, as we’ve expanded our global footprint through the addition of new team members, and increased our presence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Later this summer, we will begin publishing episodes for the second season of our LGA Lighthouse Podcast, and will continue sharing fresh insights through a variety of articles, interviews, and other thoughtful content generated by our global advisory team.

Within that context, we’re thrilled to share with you the latest reflections from our Partner, Fernanda Jaramillo. In this edition of LGA Insights, Fernanda describes the importance for enterprising families of establishing and maintaining a shared vision to ensure continuity and legacy—particularly in moments of generational transition.

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Podcasts

The Enduring Enterprise: Thriving in a Turbulent World

In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Young sits down with LGA’s Founding Partner Ivan Lansberg and Managing Partner Devin DeCiantis to discuss their book, The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions. They explore how family businesses can navigate the increasing turbulence and uncertainty in today’s world

Articles

A Family Foundation Won’t Fix What Isn’t Working

Before establishing a family foundation for the purpose of collective giving, it is imperative that families consider their ability to find common purpose and work together productively. A collective approach to giving should build on a foundation of social capital, rather than be a driving tool to create it.

Newsletter

Happy New Year 2025!

As LGA embarks on another year, we’re thrilled to continue working closely with the world’s leading family enterprises and our valued global partners.

This year promises to be particularly exciting at LGA. We will continue to expand our services to families worldwide, launch the second season of our LGA Lighthouse Podcast, and share our latest research and insights through articles, interviews, and books by our global advisory team.

Newsletter

LGA Insights – July 2025

These last few months have been filled with activity, as we’ve expanded our global footprint through the addition of new team members, and increased our presence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Later this summer, we will begin publishing episodes for the second season of our LGA Lighthouse Podcast, and will continue sharing fresh insights through a variety of articles, interviews, and other thoughtful content generated by our global advisory team.

Within that context, we’re thrilled to share with you the latest reflections from our Partner, Fernanda Jaramillo. In this edition of LGA Insights, Fernanda describes the importance for enterprising families of establishing and maintaining a shared vision to ensure continuity and legacy—particularly in moments of generational transition.