[EP 143] Why Shareholders Agreements are essential for Business Owners

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Joanna Oakey, Aspect Legal

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[EP 143] Why Shareholders Agreements are essential for Business Owners

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2 years ago

[EP 143] Why Shareholders Agreements are essential for Business Owners

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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.
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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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