Create value, Keep control
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“ We advise entrepreneurs, executives and investors at every stage where value is created, aligned and ultimately transferred. Northstar comes on board at the moments that matter most. ”
Our Focus
We operate where corporate law, tax law and transaction strategy and execution intersect.
We do not sell services, but we focus on results and outcomes.
Transactions
Where value is created and realised
- Structuring and negotiating M&A (buy-side & sell-side)
- Advising on Private Equity transactions and exits
- Designing optimal deal, holding and exit structures
- Aligning shareholders, management and investors
- Managing complexity in cross-border transactions
Executives
Aligning risk, reward and control
- Structuring equity participation and compensation packages
- Personal tax planning and risk mitigation
- Advising on entry and exit scenarios (join / leave / liquidity)
- Aligning incentives with investors and shareholders
- International mobility guidance
Legacy
Transferring value without losing control
- Structuring next generation planning
- Designing corporate frameworks for continuity
- Structuring ownership for control and flexibility
- Anticipating tax impact of wealth transfer
- Aligning family, business and long-term objectives
Our Approach
Our approach is defined by three principles:
- Solution driven
No predefined products or standard services. Only tailored solutions
- Experience
Decades of experience in corporate and tax structuring
- International
We operate across borders, with a global perspective and through worldwide contacts of experienced professionals
News & Insights
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