Shareholder agreements

At Ayuela Jiménez, we protect your business interests from legal risks arising from shareholder agreements. We provide expert advice and tailored solutions to meet your needs.

Protection of your business stability

Shareholder agreements are key to laying the foundations of the business. With them, we foster mutual trust and define the role each party should undertake, taking into account their skills, experience, and contributions to the project. We ensure a smoother collaboration aimed at minimising disagreements and ambiguities.

The most common conflicts in a partnership are usually related to decision-making, profit distribution, and the strategic direction the company should take. Therefore, we include specific clauses addressing the entry and exit of shareholders, share sales, dissolution of the partnership, and even restrictions to avoid unfair competition or the leakage of sensitive information.

Tailored business agreements

At Ayuela Jiménez, we ensure that all parties involved in the shareholder agreement are protected by creating well-structured clauses. Our lawyers will help you establish a solid agreement that avoids misunderstandings and attracts investors with greater confidence.

Prevention of internal and reputational conflicts

These conflicts can affect the team’s productivity, whether due to internal tensions or lack of motivation and security, as well as the trust of clients and suppliers who perceive the company’s instability. Such situations can severely damage the business’s reputation.

In extreme cases, they can endanger the continuity of the partnership, leading to operational blockages, loss of talent, capital, or important contacts, and even the dissolution of the partnership or legal actions that could cause a financial crisis for the business.

How can we help you?

We offer specialised legal advice for the drafting and reviewing of business agreements to avoid complications and establish resolution protocols that minimise potential conflicts in the future. Thanks to our extensive experience, we guide you through the entire process, being precise in creating shareholder agreements that prevent the most common conflicts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should a shareholder agreement be drafted?

Although not required by law, it is best to draft a shareholder agreement at the outset of the partnership, before any conflicts arise. It can also be implemented at later stages once the company is up and running. This agreement complements the social statutes privately and in more specific terms.

What clauses are included in a shareholder agreement?

A shareholder agreement can include clauses regarding the roles and responsibilities of each party, profit distribution, decision-making, shareholder entry and exit, dissolution, confidentiality, and non-compete agreements, among others. Without proper legal advice, such an agreement could create ambiguities that lead to further corporate conflicts.

Can a shareholder agreement be updated?

Yes, a shareholder agreement is a flexible document that can be amended as long as all parties agree. It is advisable that both its drafting and review are carried out by specialised lawyers to ensure everything is legally valid and protects the interests of all shareholders.

What happens if a shareholder breaches the agreement?

Breaching the shareholder agreement can lead to legal action or the application of sanctions, depending on what was previously agreed upon in the document. Common measures include the forced sale of shares or financial penalties.