The relationships between shareholders rarely end with a shared vision and enthusiasm at the start of the project. The growth of a company leads to the emergence of new roles, varying expectations, and decision-making pressures, which require clear, well-established rules. Differences in vision, the level of engagement from founders, or personal disputes can seriously hinder business growth. This is when a shareholder agreement becomes truly significant—not as a formal document, but as a reference point for day-to-day ownership decisions and resolving conflicts amicably.
We work with founders, shareholders, and investors to design and renegotiate shareholder agreements tailored to the company’s development stage and ownership dynamics. We ensure that the provisions are understandable, enforceable, and resistant to disputes, while also allowing the company to grow and adapt without hindering future changes in its structure.
How We Help in Shareholder Agreements?
Designing Shareholder Agreements
We create agreements regulating decision-making procedures, distribution of competencies, ownership rights, and control mechanisms within the company.
Collaboration Principles and Decision-Making
We design provisions regarding decision-making, the influence of shareholders, and the relationship with the management in line with the company’s actual functioning.
Exiting the Company and Ownership Changes
We advise on constructing exit mechanisms and share sales, such as pre-emption rights, tag-along rights, drag-along rights, call and put options, and valuation mechanisms.
Protection of Minority Shareholders
We design solutions to protect the informational rights, decision-making influence, and economic interests of minority shareholders.
Changes and Renegotiations of Shareholder Agreements
We assist in adapting agreements to new stages of development, investor entry, or strategy changes of the company.
Ownership Disputes
We represent shareholders in conflicts related to the execution of the shareholder agreement, violations of its provisions, and disputes regarding the company’s operation, control, division of competencies, or profit-sharing.
Scope of Support
- Shareholder agreements
- Decision-making principles and distribution of ownership competencies
- New shareholder or investor entry
- Exiting the company (buy-out, drag-along, tag-along, exit)
- Protection of minority shareholders’ positions
- Amending shareholder agreements along with company growth
- Ownership tensions and corporate disputes
Do you have questions about shareholder agreements?
Let’s discuss the best solution for you.
Managing partner, attorney at law
+48 512 243 919
Counsel, attorney at law
+48 531 571 901