If your business has more than one owner, a shareholder agreement helps set expectations early and reduce risk later. We draft and review agreements that clarify decision-making, ownership changes, and what happens if circumstances shift.
Common situations we help with
You are bringing on a co-founder or investor
You want clear rules for decision-making and dividends
You need buy-sell terms if someone exits
You want protection if there is a dispute or deadlock
What we do for you
Draft or review the agreement in plain language
Make sure key risk points are covered
Help negotiate terms when needed
Align the agreement with your corporate structure
What to expect
01
Understand your goals and ownership
We clarify who owns what and what needs protection.
02
Drafting and review
We draft terms, explain options, and refine based on your priorities.
03
Finalize and implement
We finalize signing and confirm how the agreement fits into your corporate records.
FAQ
What should a shareholder agreement include?
A shareholder agreement should set out how the company will be owned, managed, and protected if issues arise between shareholders. Common areas include decision-making, voting rights, share transfers, buy-outs, restrictions on selling shares, death or disability of a shareholder, dispute resolution, confidentiality, and what happens if a shareholder wants to leave the business. We help tailor the agreement to your company, your ownership structure, and the risks you want to avoid.
Do I need a shareholder agreement if we already incorporated?
Yes, in many cases. Incorporation creates the company, but it does not usually deal with the practical relationship between shareholders in enough detail. A shareholder agreement helps clarify expectations early, before there is conflict, confusion, or a major change in the business.