Shareholder Agreements

We can help you protect your business by planning the rights and obligations of each of your shareholders.

A shareholder agreement usually involves the administration of the company and aims to control the transfer of securities held by the shareholders. Our law firm is able to assist in the drafting and negotiation of any agreement between shareholders in order to help ensure the sustainability of the company.

Our attorneys and notaries possess the necessary expertise in Business Law to advise you accordingly on the elements to be included in your agreement, thus minimizing the potential risk of conflict. We can also negotiate, for a shareholder, the terms of a shareholder agreement proposed by one or many joint shareholders in order to protect their rights and interests.

Whether in the context of the drafting or the negotiation of an agreement between shareholders, attorneys and notaries can clearly explain your rights and obligations. Well-defined legal concepts allow shareholders to better manage their business relationship.

Elements of a shareholder agreement

Power sharing in the company’s administration

The pre-emptive right

The right of first refusal and the drag along right

The forced sale mechanism dubbed “Shotgun”

The mandatory sale mechanism in case of death or withdrawal of business

The restriction of competition to the company by shareholders

Our Business Law professionals will advise you as to whether or not to include these concepts in your shareholder agreement.