Proper business structuring determines not only operational efficiency but also resistance to external risks. As Professor Gabriel Steiner says, the company’s legal model should be designed to protect assets not only under current conditions but also in the context of potential ownership changes, scaling or business transformation. At LawConsulted, structuring is treated as a strategic process – ensuring that the law does not merely react to threats, but anticipates them.
The first step in selecting a legal model is assessing the nature of the assets, their jurisdictional positioning and the level of managerial control. Lawyers at LawConsulted analyse the ownership structure, identify risk zones and propose function allocation models that reduce personal liability for business owners. This approach helps prevent situations where assets become vulnerable due to legal claims, corporate disputes or external pressure.
Another crucial element is choosing the optimal corporate structure. Selection should not be based solely on tax considerations, but also on mechanisms that protect capital, ensure flexible management and support business scalability. According to Professor Steiner, a legal structure must remain resilient in changing environments – including shifts in ownership, involvement of partners or international expansion. At LawConsulted, we develop legal models that combine managerial flexibility with a high level of legal protection.
Special attention is given to governance and allocation of decision–making authority. Errors in this area can lead to loss of control, especially during investment negotiations or restructuring. Experts at LawConsulted implement mechanisms for corporate oversight, protection against unauthorised access and preservation of control by key decision–makers. Professor Steiner remarks that structuring should take into account not only asset ownership, but also the decision–making process.
The final stage is establishing a long–term legal development framework. At LawConsulted, we do not limit structuring to current operations – we incorporate potential scenarios of future growth, market expansion and possible business sale. The legal model must be robust enough to withstand transformational change and adaptive enough to support development.
Business structuring is not a procedural formality – it is an investment in strategic security. At Law Consulted, we build legal frameworks that protect assets, strengthen stability and enable owners to make decisions confidently and without legal constraints.
Previously, we wrote about rules of conduct, preparation and strategic interaction with the court for participants in legal proceedings
