Drafting Shareholders Agreements - An Introduction to the Key Issues

Introduction

There are many circumstances where a private company limited by shares may require a shareholders’ agreement.

This webinar looks at the key issues and problems to be addressed in relation to a shareholders’ agreement for a small private limited company.

If you will be involved in this area and are uncertain of the elements that need to be considered, then this webinar is for you.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Why you may use a shareholders’ agreement
• How the constitution and shareholders’ agreement operate together
• Are the model articles fit for purpose?
• Key elements to be consider:
• Money in - how and when
• Share transfers (including permitted transfers and transfer notice)
• Finding a buyer and valuing the shares
• Deemed transfers
• Good leaver/bad leaver
• Drag and tag
• Restrictive covenants
• Veto rights
• Service Agreements
• How is money taken out - wages, dividends, and benefits

This webinar was recorded on 22nd January 2024

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