Shareholders Agreement Solicitors
Commercial
Protecting Your Business and Investment
A shareholders agreement is one of the most important legal documents for any company with multiple shareholders. It protects your investment, defines your rights, sets clear rules for company operations, and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes or managing exits.
At Gurve Legal, our experienced company law solicitors draft comprehensive shareholders agreements that protect all parties whilst supporting business growth. Whether you’re founding a new company, bringing in investors, establishing healthcare companies, or managing shareholder relationships, we provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice. Our corporate governance expertise ensures effective company management.
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Our Shareholders Agreement Services
Shareholders Agreement Drafting
We draft comprehensive shareholders agreements tailored to your company’s specific circumstances. No templates – bespoke agreements reflecting your business, shareholder relationships, and objectives.
Key Provisions:
Share Structure & Management
- Classes of shares and rights
- Voting rights per class
- Board composition and powers
- Reserved matters requiring consent
- Meeting requirements
Share Transfer Controls
- Pre-emption rights (right of first refusal)
- Permitted transfers
- Board approval requirements
- Fair value provisions
- Transfer procedures
Funding & Finance
- Capital raising and new shares
- Shareholder loans
- Dividend policy
- Financial information rights
Exit Provisions
- Drag-along rights (majority forces minority to sell)
- Tag-along rights (minority joins majority’s sale)
- Good leaver provisions
- Bad leaver provisions
- Valuation methodologies
Protection & Restrictions
- Non-compete obligations
- Non-solicitation clauses
- Confidentiality requirements
- IP protection
- Dispute resolution
Shareholders Agreements for Different Business Stages
Start-Ups
For founders launching businesses, agreements establish clear ownership, roles, and expectations. Learn more about company formation services.
Growing Businesses
As companies grow and bring in new shareholders, agreements need updating to reflect new relationships whilst protecting existing shareholders.
Investment Rounds
When investors put money in, they’ll require robust agreements protecting their investment. We represent both companies and investors.
Family Businesses
Family companies need agreements addressing succession planning, employment of family members, and dividend policies considering different needs.
Professional Services Companies
Incorporated professional firms need agreements addressing professional regulation, indemnities, and specialist considerations.
Minority Shareholder Protection
Minorities are vulnerable without proper protection. We protect through:
- Veto rights on key decisions
- Information rights
- Board representation guarantees
- Pre-emption rights preventing dilution
- Tag-along rights
- Fair exit valuations
- Dividend requirements
- Protection against oppressive conduct
Shareholder Disputes
We resolve shareholder disputes through:
- Negotiation and settlement
- Mediation and ADR
- Expert determination on valuations
- Unfair prejudice petitions (Section 994)
- Share purchase negotiations
- Court proceedings when necessary
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Why Choose Gurve Legal
Bespoke Drafting, Not Templates
Every company is different. We draft agreements specifically for your circumstances, protecting your interests and supporting your objectives.
Commercial & Practical
We focus on practical, commercially-sensible advice that helps your business succeed. Complex concepts explained clearly.
Protecting All Parties
Whether majority, minority, founder, or incoming shareholder, we ensure fair protection whilst balancing other parties’ legitimate concerns.
Healthcare Sector Expertise
Experience with healthcare companies and incorporated practices means we understand sector-specific issues and regulatory frameworks.
Fixed Fees Available
For many agreements, we offer fixed fees quoted upfront. No surprises, no hidden charges.
Gurve Legal provides specialist shareholders agreement advice to companies, shareholders, and investors. Whether you need a new agreement, review of existing arrangements, dispute resolution, or exit advice, our experienced team delivers practical, commercially-focused legal advice.
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