Who we help
For co-founders, family businesses, incoming investors and shareholders updating an existing arrangement.
What the service can include
- Reserved decisions, voting and board appointment rights
- Funding commitments, dividend arrangements and information rights
- Share transfers, leaver provisions and exit arrangements
- Deadlock processes and alignment with the articles
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Map the ownership
We establish the shareholdings, contributions and intended relationship.
Agree the difficult questions
We work through control, future funding, departures and deadlock.
Document the agreement
We draft or negotiate the agreement and identify any supporting company documents.
What to prepare
- Cap table and company articles
- Existing shareholder or investment agreements
- Proposed ownership and management arrangements
- Key concerns about funding, control or an exit
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about shareholder agreements
Do the company’s articles replace a shareholder agreement?
They serve different purposes. We review them together so that the ownership arrangements do not pull in different directions.
Can an agreement be updated after a new investor joins?
Yes, subject to the existing documents and the parties’ agreement. It is sensible to review the arrangements before issuing or transferring shares.