Business & company

Put the right structure around the business relationship

Clear documents help business owners define control, decision-making, ownership, responsibilities and exit pathways before those issues become disputes.

Company and ownership documents

We assist with agreements and records that support the ownership and governance of private businesses. Advice is tailored to the proposed arrangement rather than treating the document as a standard form.

Shareholders agreementsCompany constitutionsFounder agreementsShare transfersShareholder and director documentsJoint venture agreementsConfidentiality agreements

Business transactions

Where a business or interest is being bought, sold or reorganised, the documents should match the commercial deal, due diligence findings and allocation of risk. Work may include business purchase and sale documents, ancillary agreements and completion documents.

Online business documents

Websites, platforms and e-commerce operations need terms and privacy documents tailored to how the business actually works. These services now have a dedicated page.

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Registering a company or business name does not automatically create a shareholders agreement, assign intellectual property or secure trade mark rights.

A useful starting point

Questions to resolve early

  • Who owns the business and in what proportions?
  • How are major decisions approved?
  • What happens if an owner leaves, dies or cannot continue?
  • Who owns the brand, content, software or other intellectual property?
  • How may shares or interests be transferred?
  • How will a deadlock or dispute be handled?