Professional Services · Business Support Services
Challenge
A professional services firm with strong growth trajectory faced internal dissent among founding partners regarding leadership transition and equity distribution. The disagreement threatened operational stability, client relationships, and the firm's planned expansion. Legal and financial complexities compounded the personal dynamics, requiring sensitive yet decisive intervention.
Solique’s approach
Solique served as a neutral advisor facilitating structured dialogue between stakeholders. We conducted an independent firm valuation, designed multiple exit and transition scenarios with financial modeling, developed a fair equity restructuring proposal aligned with contributions and future roles, and coordinated legal documentation while maintaining confidentiality and professional relationships throughout the sensitive process.
Outcome
Successfully mediated a resolution that satisfied all parties, with two founding partners transitioning to advisory roles with appropriate compensation structures, and new leadership taking operational control. The firm avoided costly litigation, retained key client relationships, and proceeded with planned expansion. The reconstituted partnership has since grown revenues by 45% and expanded to two new cities.