Employee Ownership Ireland | Funded feasibility studies for businesses

Businesses considering employee ownership as part of their succession planning can access specialist expertise

Employee Ownership Ireland has boosted its advisory network with the addition of a number of advisers to its Feasibility Study Panel. 

Businesses considering employee ownership as part of their succession planning can access specialist expertise through feasibility studies fully funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE). 

The Feasibility Study Panel brings extensive experience in employee ownership, business valuation, succession planning, tax, legal structures, finance and governance. The advisers have supported hundreds of businesses across the UK to explore, transition to and thrive under employee ownership. 

The growing adviser panel reflects increased interest in employee ownership as a succession option. Recent research commissioned by Employee Ownership Ireland found that nearly 60% of Northern Ireland business owners in a snapshot poll would like to find out more about employee ownership. 

Feasibility studies provide businesses with more than three days of specialist consultancy support. There is no obligation to proceed with employee ownership following the study. 

Find out more about Employee Ownership Ireland’s Feasibility Studies. 

First published 28 August 2026