The endless power wrangling of TV drama Succession, which satirises billion-dollar dynasties, certainly makes for compelling viewing. But real-life negotiations for ownership and control often requires cooler heads

CEO succession is one of the most important, if not the most important, joint responsibilities of the Board of a company. It has a huge impact on the company’s future and is a critical business continuity issue.

While the subject of succession planning can be a particularly difficult one to broach, it is of paramount importance to ensure one’s financial affairs are in order