17 min
[EP 143] Why Shareholders Agreements are essential for Business Owners Talking Law
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Discover how and why a Shareholders Agreement is critical to your business's success (and what can go wrong if you continue without one) with expert insights from our host, Joanna Oakey. Joanna, a seasoned Commercial lawyer, shares a wealth of knowledge on the critical role of the Shareholders' Agreement in business including when to establish a shareholders agreement, the key elements it should include, and how it can facilitate decision-making and expectations among shareholders.
This episode also features a case study that perfectly illustrates the importance of ensuring a Shareholders’ Agreement has clear and well-defined clauses when it comes to exit and/or disagreements, including an overview of “deal-breaker” and “shotgun clauses”.
Whether you're a business owner or a professional advisor, you won't want to miss the key insights and expert advice presented in this episode of Talking Law.
Enjoyed this solo episode? We’d love to know your thoughts - sending your burning questions, suggestions, and favourite topics to podcast@aspectlegal.com.au. We value your feedback and can't wait to hear from you!
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* Leave us a message with a legal issue that you want us to cover on the podcast
Episode Highlights:
* 0:57 When to set out a shareholders agreement
* 1:37 The Role of a Shareholders Agreement: A Partnership Case Study
* 3:37 The Critical Role of a Clear Shareholders Agreement
* 5:08 Key Elements of a Shareholders Agreement and Why Your Business Needs Them
* 5:14 How a Shareholder Agreement assists with Decision Making
* 6:18 Expectations of Shareholders and Control
* 7:01 Restraints on Shareholders
* 7:20 Exit conditions
* 9:26 Deal Breaker Clauses and Shotgun Clauses
* 10:01 Concept of valuations
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Did you enjoy this solo podcast? Tell us what you want us to talk about next!
Get professional advice on shareholders agreements for a conflict-free business
Book a 15-min FREE initial consultation with Nicole or any of our Legal Eagles!
Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-law/id1161414789?mt=2
Our General Legal Services
Are you looking for a top quality legal team to assist you in your organisation?
Aspect Legal is an innovative commercial legal practice that specialises in providing fast and professional services for their clients. Our commercial legal services cover a wide spectrum of disciplines – contract law, dispute resolution, business sales and acquisitions, brand protection and IP.
Download AudioSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Google Podcasts
Discover how and why a Shareholders Agreement is critical to your business's success (and what can go wrong if you continue without one) with expert insights from our host, Joanna Oakey. Joanna, a seasoned Commercial lawyer, shares a wealth of knowledge on the critical role of the Shareholders' Agreement in business including when to establish a shareholders agreement, the key elements it should include, and how it can facilitate decision-making and expectations among shareholders.
This episode also features a case study that perfectly illustrates the importance of ensuring a Shareholders’ Agreement has clear and well-defined clauses when it comes to exit and/or disagreements, including an overview of “deal-breaker” and “shotgun clauses”.
Whether you're a business owner or a professional advisor, you won't want to miss the key insights and expert advice presented in this episode of Talking Law.
Enjoyed this solo episode? We’d love to know your thoughts - sending your burning questions, suggestions, and favourite topics to podcast@aspectlegal.com.au. We value your feedback and can't wait to hear from you!
* Speak to a lawyer about an issue you are facing now
* Leave us a message with a legal issue that you want us to cover on the podcast
Episode Highlights:
* 0:57 When to set out a shareholders agreement
* 1:37 The Role of a Shareholders Agreement: A Partnership Case Study
* 3:37 The Critical Role of a Clear Shareholders Agreement
* 5:08 Key Elements of a Shareholders Agreement and Why Your Business Needs Them
* 5:14 How a Shareholder Agreement assists with Decision Making
* 6:18 Expectations of Shareholders and Control
* 7:01 Restraints on Shareholders
* 7:20 Exit conditions
* 9:26 Deal Breaker Clauses and Shotgun Clauses
* 10:01 Concept of valuations
Connect with us:
Did you enjoy this solo podcast? Tell us what you want us to talk about next!
Get professional advice on shareholders agreements for a conflict-free business
Book a 15-min FREE initial consultation with Nicole or any of our Legal Eagles!
Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-law/id1161414789?mt=2
Our General Legal Services
Are you looking for a top quality legal team to assist you in your organisation?
Aspect Legal is an innovative commercial legal practice that specialises in providing fast and professional services for their clients. Our commercial legal services cover a wide spectrum of disciplines – contract law, dispute resolution, business sales and acquisitions, brand protection and IP.
17 min