Ownership Agreements, Employee Incentivisation & Governance
When a business has multiple owners and stakeholders, it is critical that they have appropriate ownership agreements and constitutional documents in place. Our team has vast experience in advising business owners and managers on ownership agreements of all types, including shareholders, partners, LLP members, options and growth shares. When it comes to ownership, it really is all about getting the balance right between stakeholders and their respective interests.
Key Services
- Shareholders agreements
- Partnership and LLP agreements
- Joint venture agreements
- Articles of association and other constitutional documents
- EMI share schemes
- Unapproved share schemes and phantom arrangements
- Growth share schemes
- Advice to directors and shareholders
- Governance advice and policy
- Shareholder and partnership dispute resolution
In-House Counsel
Our team of experienced lawyers is well-equipped to support you in various ways. Whether you require advice on a specific issue, additional resources due to capacity constraints, or a second opinion, we are here to help. Explore our legal counsel page for more information and details on our schedule of seminars, specifically designed for in-house counsel.
How we work with you
Whilst based in the South of England, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. Technology has enabled us to provide a high level of service to our clients whether they are local to our offices or not. Our advice can be given in many ways:
- Over the telephone
- Via video conferencing
- In face to face meetings
We will talk through how you would like to be contacted and the best ways for us to meet in our early conversations with you.