Shareholder agreement solicitors
A shareholders' agreement is an agreement between individuals who hold shares for the same company, outlining how the business should operate and the shareholders' rights and obligations.
Small businesses and start-up owners often overlook the importance of a shareholders' agreement – even though it can be an essential tool, providing stability and consistency in company governance and clearly outlining the procedure for resolving any future disputes between shareholders.
No two businesses are the same. Our corporate team works with you to customise your shareholders' agreement and make it relevant to your company, encompassing all potential scenarios that your business may encounter as it grows.
Shareholder agreements are flexible and can cover a range of matters:
- Director appointments
- Dispute resolution procedures
- Dividend policy
- Exit provisions
- Indemnities
- Issuing and transferring of shares
- Governance and decision making
- Key roles and responsibilities
- Minority shareholder protection
- Restrictive covenants
- Rights and obligations of shareholders
- Voting rights
Helping you avoid future shareholder disputes
We also provide legal advice concerning amending shareholder agreements and resolving shareholder disputes. If you do not have a shareholders' agreement and a disagreement has already arisen, we can help you resolve the matter while minimising disruption to your business operations.
We also produce a range of briefing notes you may find helpful, including guidance on shareholders' agreements.
Contact our shareholders' agreement solicitors
Our solicitors can help you formulate an agreement that clearly sets out your shareholders' rights, obligations, and roles - ensuring clarity in decision-making and protecting your interests.
With offices in London, Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Ulverston, we advise clients across England and Wales.
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