About Driving Dreams International

Driving Dreams International, led by Sumeet N. Sharma, delivers world-class legal, fiduciary and cross-border business services. Sumeet is an international corporate lawyer and business expansion specialist with over 20 years of experience across the USA, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, China and India.

Our principal asset is an international professional team across key jurisdictions — delivering local knowledge, on-ground support and trusted execution for manufacturers, exporters and family businesses.

Business & Legal Consulting Services

We are a team of highly influential professionals with deep expertise in legal, compliance and business operations. Our customized solutions help businesses navigate complex challenges, ensuring seamless market entry, risk mitigation and sustained growth.

Comprehensive Legal & Business Support

• Factory Setup – Land acquisition, office real estate, foreign workforce facilitation
• Legal & Compliance Management – Ensuring full regulatory adherence
• Government Liaison & Local Authority Approvals
• Talent Sourcing & HR Integration
• Bilateral Credibility & Local Market Integration
• Export Market Expansion & Business Development

Core Legal & Business Services

• Litigation Strategy & Management
• Risk Mitigation & Compliance Planning
• Legal Department Setup for Businesses
• International Brand Protection & IP Rights
• Company Formation & Factory Setup Assistance
• Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Business Contract Drafting & Negotiation
• Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Oil & Gas Consulting – Exploration, Due Diligence, Trading, Escrow
• Business Succession Planning, Security & Implementation
• IPR – Utility Patents
• Facilitating Foreign Direct Investments in MAKE IN INDIA https://invest-in-indian-smes.drivingdreams.in/ ;

Succession Planning • Security & Implementation

Driving Dreams International brings over 30 years of international legal and corporate experience across China, UK, US, Latin America, and India. We safeguard Indian family businesses through succession strategy, governance, trusts, and fiduciary execution.

Why This Service Matters

• Only about 10% of SMEs have a formal succession plan, despite 85% recognizing its value.
• A robust family constitution prevents internal conflict and provides governance continuity.
• Lawyers and advisors facilitate smoother leadership handovers and reduce emotional family complexities.

Scope & Phases: Phases, Deliverables & Timelines

Phases – Detailed

Phase A: Discovery & Assessment (Month 1)

Intake workshops with founder and family. Review of shareholding, trusts, governance, past wills, and goals. Deliverable: Discovery Report & Risk Assessment. Fee: ₹75,000

Phase B: Legal Governance Structuring (Months 2–3)

Draft/revise Family Constitution covering values, governance, conflict resolution, decision-making policies. Create shareholder agreements, holding company structures, trust deeds, Wills, and Power of Attorneys. Deliverable: Full legal structure documentation. Fee: ₹2,50,000–4,00,000 (based on complexity)

Phase C: Tax & Cross-Border Planning (Month 3)

Strategy for estate, gift, and capital gains tax. Cross-border compliance for jurisdictions such as Latin America. Deliverable: Tax-optimized structuring memo. Fee: ₹1,00,000

Phase D: Leadership Transition Roadmap (Months 3–4)

Map successor candidates (family or professional). Plan a 18–24 month transition with mentorship, KPIs, and governance checkpoints. Deliverable: Transition Roadmap Document. Fee: ₹1,00,000

Phase E: Executor & Trustee Setup (Month 4)

Formal agreement for Driving Dreams International to serve as Executor/Trustee. Confidentiality commitment, fiduciary policies, and documentation governance. Deliverable: Trustee agreement & retainer terms. Fee: ₹50,000 retainer

Phase F: Implementation & Oversight (Months 4–12)

Execution of legal transfers, registry filings, trust establishment. Conduct periodic progress reviews—quarterly or based on milestones. Deliverable: Implementation records, governance tracking. Fee: ₹50,000/month or 5% of transaction values

Phase G: Annual Governance Review (Post Year-1)

Periodic review of documentation, trust compliance, legal/regulatory changes. Advisory on governance updates. Deliverable: Annual Review Report & Action Plan. Fee: ₹1,25,000/year

Annexures: Agreements, Templates & Questionnaires

Included Annexures:

• Annexure 1: Family Constitution Template (roles, values, dispute resolution, decision rights)
• Annexure 2: Succession Planning Questionnaire (founder goals, family involvement, existing documents)
• Annexure 3: Transition Roadmap Checklist Template
• Annexure 4: Sample Succession Planning Agreement (rights, responsibilities, decision‑making triggers)

Fee Summary & Timeline

Why Our Offering Delivers Exceptional Value

• Global expertise: 30+ years across multiple jurisdictions and industries
• Dual competency: Legal fiduciary services + succession strategy under one roof
• Holistic execution: From governance architecture to hands-on implementation and oversight
• Trusted partner identity: We act with impartiality and confidentiality as executors and advisors

Next Steps

1. Engage via Engagement Letter & NDA
2. Deliver Discovery Session Questionnaire & schedule workshops
3. Kick-start timeline in Month 1
4. Provide access to annexure templates and draft documents
5. Set up Trustee agreement in Month 4
6. Begin implementation and checks through end of first year

Draft: Family Constitution Outline

Based on best practices and formal governance frameworks, a Family Constitution typically includes:

• Preamble & Vision — Family legacy, core values, long-term vision
• Governance Framework — Roles, decision-making authorities, meeting cadence
• Ownership & Shareholding — Rights, transfer restrictions, exit strategies
• Family Member Participation Guidelines — Eligibility, responsibilities, code of conduct
• Succession & Leadership Transition — Criteria, procedures, timelines
• Dispute Resolution Mechanism — Mediation, arbitration protocols
• Trusts & Wealth Structures — High-level policy on trusts, holding companies, wills
• Amendment & Governance Review Clause — How and when constitution may be amended

Succession Planning Questionnaire (Sample)

The following 12 questions help uncover relevant planning needs:

1. What are the critical leadership roles in your business (owner, MD, CFO, etc.)?
2. Who currently holds these roles—and who might succeed them?
3. What competencies, values, or qualities must future leaders possess?
4. Do you have documented KPIs or benchmarks for each key position?
5. Is there an existing leadership pipeline or training plan?
6. Have you previously created a will, Power of Attorney (POA), or trust deed?
7. How is shareholding currently structured—family members, holdings, trusts?
8. What are your estate and gift tax exposure sensitivities—domestic and international?
9. Are there any existing holding companies or trust-based structures?
10. What timeframe do you envision for transition (e.g. 18–24 months)?
11. Do any potential successors require external mentorship or professional development?
12. What are possible family governance conflict areas, and how would you resolve them?

Transition Roadmap Checklist

From succession planning toolkits and business roadmap templates, this checklist helps structure an 18–24 month successor transition plan:

• Phase 1 – Assessment & Planning (Months 1–3): Evaluate successor(s), define roles, set KPIs, establish mentorship approach.
• Phase 2 – Development & Engagement (Months 4–9): Successor training, shadowing sessions with current leadership, participation in board and family meetings.
• Phase 3 – Graduated Delegation (Months 10–18): Successor begins handling key responsibilities, regular performance reviews, risk mitigation.
• Phase 4 – Full Transition (Months 19–24): Final handover, role exit of predecessor, firm governance structures activated, family constitution enacted.

Contact & Management Team

Mr. Sumeet Sharma (Mumbai - India)
CEO - Driving Dreams International
Co-Founder ALITPO (Monterrey - Mexico)
E-mail: sumeet@drivingdreams.in
Mobile Phone: 00 91 9820 99 83 99

Mr. Jorge Pozas (Monterrey - Mexico)
Co-Founder & CEO ALITPO
E-mail: jorge@alitpo.mx
Mobile Phone: +52 1 81 1619 3306

Other Senior Team Members:
Mr. Luis Felipe Dominguez Sosa • Mr. Carlos Contreras • Mr. Bernardo Del Valle • Mr. Mauricio Guati Rojo Corral • Mr. Binoy Chakraborty • Mr. Srijai Raman • Mr. Abhishek Singh • Mr. Timur Kim