A company is governed by company law and by its Articles of Association. But sometimes it might be necessary to also have a shareholders agreement. This is to ensure that all the arrangements reflect your preferred rights and obligations, rather than the ones which would be imposed by default through company law. Some common examples are:

• An investor in a company who is taking a minority shareholding will usually want a more thorough package of rights and safeguards than those conferred under the law
• Options for shareholders to increase their stake or to exit the company.

Shareholders agreements are flexible and can cover a multitude of matters which are relevance to your particular circumstances. No two companies are the same and it is therefore important to have an agreement which is tailored to meet the particular concerns and structure of each company.

Which is where we come in.

Our commercial lawyers are very experienced in putting together shareholders and investors agreements to meet a wide range of needs and circumstances. We’ve helped many companies across Eastern Region and beyond, and we can help you too.

So, if you’re based in Eastern Region or beyond you should contact us.

Ashton KCJ commercial solicitors can assist in the following areas:

• Corporate and commercial law
• Commercial property
• Employment
• Insolvency
• Licensing
• Commercial dispute resolution
• Debt recovery
• Professional Negligence