A new shareholders’ agreement for a company with up to four shareholders and a single class of ordinary shares. Covers all key protections for founders, investors, and minority shareholders. Suitable for early-stage companies, owner-managed businesses, and post-incorporation structuring.
What’s included:
• A consultation to understand the company structure, shareholdings, and commercial priorities.
• Drafting of a shareholders’ agreement for up to four shareholders with a single share class, covering reserved matters, board composition, information rights, dividend policy, share transfer restrictions (pre-emption, drag-along, tag-along), good leaver / bad leaver provisions, non-compete and non-solicitation, deadlock resolution, and governing law.
• One round of revisions based on your feedback.
• Final version ready for execution.
What’s not included:
• Companies with five or more shareholders or multiple share classes (I can quote separately).
• Investor-led agreements with complex anti-dilution, ratchet, or liquidation preference provisions.
• Amendments to existing Articles of Association to align with the shareholders’ agreement (see Articles of Association — Drafting).
• Negotiation with the other party beyond the scope described above.
• Tax advice (including VAT, corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty). If specialist tax advice is needed, I can recommend a suitable accountant or tax adviser.
FAQ
Q: What if we have different share classes?
A: Multiple share classes (e.g. ordinary and preference shares) introduce additional complexity around voting rights, dividends, and exit waterfalls. I can provide a quote after understanding the share structure.
Q: Do I need to update my Articles as well?
A: Usually, yes. The shareholders’ agreement and Articles should be consistent. If your Articles are still the default model articles, I recommend updating them at the same time. See the Founder Pack for a combined package.
A new shareholders’ agreement for a company with up to four shareholders and a single class of ordinary shares. Covers all key protections for founders, investors, and minority shareholders. Suitable for early-stage companies, owner-managed businesses, and post-incorporation structuring.
What’s included:
• A consultation to understand the company structure, shareholdings, and commercial priorities.
• Drafting of a shareholders’ agreement for up to four shareholders with a single share class, covering reserved matters, board composition, information rights, dividend policy, share transfer restrictions (pre-emption, drag-along, tag-along), good leaver / bad leaver provisions, non-compete and non-solicitation, deadlock resolution, and governing law.
• One round of revisions based on your feedback.
• Final version ready for execution.
What’s not included:
• Companies with five or more shareholders or multiple share classes (I can quote separately).
• Investor-led agreements with complex anti-dilution, ratchet, or liquidation preference provisions.
• Amendments to existing Articles of Association to align with the shareholders’ agreement (see Articles of Association — Drafting).
• Negotiation with the other party beyond the scope described above.
• Tax advice (including VAT, corporation tax, income tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty). If specialist tax advice is needed, I can recommend a suitable accountant or tax adviser.
FAQ
Q: What if we have different share classes?
A: Multiple share classes (e.g. ordinary and preference shares) introduce additional complexity around voting rights, dividends, and exit waterfalls. I can provide a quote after understanding the share structure.
Q: Do I need to update my Articles as well?
A: Usually, yes. The shareholders’ agreement and Articles should be consistent. If your Articles are still the default model articles, I recommend updating them at the same time. See the Founder Pack for a combined package.