Shareholder and unitholder agreements
Shareholder and unitholder agreements are the roadmap to good governance
Art & Commerce provide legal advice and support to businesses and trusts in preparing their governing documents
Our lawyers based in Melbourne are experienced in advising clients and drafting agreements that set out the rules and process under which the company or trust operates and provide the foundation for the corporate governance of the organisation.
Contact usShareholder agreement
We draft and advise clients regarding shareholder agreements that govern the relationship between the shareholders and sets out who controls the company. It provides a framework for managing future legal risks in a company and sets out the roles, responsibilities and processes relating to shareholders and their decision-making processes.
Unitholder agreements
A unitholder agreement is a contract between the unitholders of a unit trust and trustee and sets out the terms of how the trust is managed.
Shareholder and unitholder agreements typically cover:
- the structure, management and direction of the relevant business;
- the division of responsibilities between the directors and shareholders/ unitholders;
- how shares or units may be acquired or disposed of;
- funding of the company or unit trust; and
- applicable processes if the shareholder’s or unitholders’ relationship comes to an end.
We carefully tailor shareholder and unitholder agreements to the needs of the specific company/ unit trust to help protect shareholders/ unitholders and assist in avoiding misunderstandings and disputes.
Sale of shares and unit sale agreements
We prepare legally binding share and unit sale agreements to set out the commercial terms and conditions of the sale and the rights and obligations of the parties through the transaction.
We also assist our clients with:
- companies and trusts with share/ unit registers and prepare formality documents for the transfer of shares or units, meetings and resolutions; and
- business sale and asset sale matters, from the initial negotiations through to settlement.
What we do for you
We bring experience and understanding to company and unit trust governance. We listen, consider, advise and then act.
We work hard to help you achieve your objectives and complete your matter promptly for a reasonable fee. What are you waiting for?
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