Shareholders' Agreements: One size doesn't fit all (Paper)

Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout.

Presenter

Matt Smith, Partner, Anthony Harper

Synopsis

Shareholders’ agreements are not a one-size–fits-all document. Each shareholders’ agreement needs to be crafted to reflect the company’s shareholding structure and growth aspirations. The agreement that might work well for a joint venture between two corporates will not meet the needs of a small company run by business partners or of a growth company that has taken on external investment. 

This paper will compare and contrast the different types of shareholders’ agreements. It will focus on what you should include in a shareholders’ agreement to make it fit for purpose.

These Materials will help you:

• Understand when and why a shareholders’ agreement is necessary.
• Learn about tailoring shareholders’ agreements to meet the needs of different types of businesses and different ownership interests.
• Understand why provisions that are essential in some forms of shareholders’ agreement are counter-productive in others.
• Be better equipped to advise on common issues arising when preparing shareholders’ agreements.

Intended Audience

Corporate/commercial lawyers. General practitioners and in-house lawyers, as well as those who provide structuring advice to companies and shareholders, are likely to find this topic of interest. Accountants, directors and shareholders may also benefit from attending.