All Things Shares – Understanding the Benefits of a Shareholder Agreement

Description

At Bhayani Law, we are passionate about making business law clear, accessible, and practical for the organisations we work with. Whether you are starting a new venture, expanding your business, or bringing new investors on board, understanding your rights and obligations as shareholders is crucial.

Rebecca Stopford, our expert Company and Commercial Solicitor, is leading a series of webinars designed to equip business owners and directors with the knowledge they need to protect and grow their businesses. With a practical, no-nonsense approach, Rebecca provides clear, tailored advice to help you avoid common pitfalls and future-proof your company.

In this session, Rebecca will be covering All Things Shares, including why having a Shareholder Agreement is one of the smartest moves you can make for your business.

About the Topic

Shares and shareholder relationships are at the heart of most businesses, but too often, issues are overlooked until disputes arise. A properly structured Shareholder Agreement gives clarity on rights, responsibilities, and the future direction of your company. It’s not just for large corporations; a good agreement can benefit a company of any size.

Whether you are a start-up, family business, or established SME, this session will help you understand how to manage shareholder relationships properly, how shares can be used strategically, and how to avoid costly disputes.

Why It’s Important

• Protect your business from internal disputes that can damage or even end a company.
• Safeguard your investment and ensure fair treatment for all shareholders.
• Plan for the future with clear processes for selling, transferring, or issuing shares.
• Support business growth by knowing how to bring new investors on board securely.
• Avoid litigation by setting clear rules from the outset.

Whether you are managing your own shareholding or advising clients, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how to protect and strengthen business relationships.

What We Will Cover

• What are shares and how do they work?
• The different types of shares and what they mean for voting and dividends
• Why and when you should have a Shareholder Agreement?
• Key clauses every Shareholder Agreement should contain
• What happens if a shareholder wants to leave, sell, or becomes unable to continue?
• What happens to shares if the shareholder dies?
• Real-life examples of disputes and how a Shareholder Agreement would have helped
• Opportunity for Q&A with Rebecca

When & Where

• Tuesday 27th May 2025
• 12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
• Zoom

How to Register

You can register via Eventbrite or the Zoom registration form, spaces are limited, so make sure you reserve your place today.