A robust agreement provides a framework for governance, dispute resolution, and liquidity events, reducing costly litigation and preserving relationships among founders, investors, and key employees. It supports business decisions, outlines buy-sell processes, and helps secure financing.
Improved governance rights and decision-making processes reduce risk during rapid change and capital infusions. Clear voting protocols and defined roles help align stakeholders and accelerate execution.
Choosing our firm means working with attorneys who focus on practical governance and business outcomes, not generic forms. We translate complex terms into clear, enforceable provisions and guide you through negotiation and signing, keeping your goals at the center.
We tailor updates to regulatory changes, industry standards, and business milestones such as fundraising, mergers, or leadership transitions. This proactive approach preserves value and reduces disruption across growth cycles for your team.
A shareholder agreement sets out the rights and obligations of owners in a corporation, including how shares are bought, sold, and valued. It also covers governance, voting, and how disputes are resolved. Often, it complements other agreements such as employment contracts and buy-sell provisions to ensure continuity when ownership changes hands.
A buy-sell agreement provides when and how a selling owner must sell, how the price is set, and who can buy the stake. It keeps ownership changes orderly. A well-drafted clause reduces dispute risk and supports smooth transitions during growth or exit events.
Drag-along rights require minority owners to sell their shares on the same terms when a majority approves a sale. This helps prevent a minority veto from blocking a sale. Tag-along rights protect minority interests by allowing them to participate in a sale alongside majority owners.
Local counsel understands Seabrook’s regulatory landscape and business norms, helping tailor agreements to your market and ensuring enforceability. They can coordinate with other professionals and expedite reviews when time is critical.
The timeline varies with complexity, ownership count, and disclosures. A straightforward agreement may take a few weeks, while a highly tailored document can require longer negotiations. We provide a transparent schedule and keep you informed at every stage.
Shareholder and partnership agreements focus on ownership and governance; employment agreements handle compensation and duties. There can be overlap, particularly around non-compete and confidentiality provisions. We coordinate between teams to ensure consistency and minimize conflicts.
Valuation provisions may be included in buy-sell clauses or separate schedules. They define methods for determining share price during transfers, funding buyouts, or investor buy-ins. Our approach emphasizes fair, transparent methods that reflect market conditions and company performance.
Yes. Agreements should be living documents, updated as business needs change, ownership evolves, or laws change. We help with amendments and ensure filings, sign-offs, and record-keeping are clear.
Deadlock provisions resolve stalemates through predefined mechanisms such as mediation, chair casting vote, buyout triggers, or escalation to external advisers. A good agreement minimizes the likelihood of deadlock by clarifying decision rights and process.
Yes. We offer periodic reviews, updates for regulatory changes, and guidance as the business grows, along with assistance on any ownership transitions. This ongoing support helps ensure your agreement remains aligned with strategy and compliance requirements.
