Andrew Andreyev chats with Tony Catt about family succession and conflict

In a recent episode of Pass the Baton, Andrew Andreyev spoke to Tony Catt about minimising the likelihood of family conflict in farming family succession planning and how legal advisors can play a pivotal role in ensuring the next generation of the family is set up for success in a controlled and responsible manner.

If you are a farming family advisor or you are personally thinking about how you can maintain harmony when the next generation of your family steps up to the plate, this episode is a must-listen for you.

You can listen to Andrew’s insights in this episode here.

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