Shareholder Agreements
A well-drafted shareholder agreement protects your business from uncertainty and conflict. ALG Lawyers helps companies in Abbotsford, Surrey, and Vancouver create clear, comprehensive shareholder agreements that define rights, expectations, and decision-making—so your business stays stable and future-ready.
Why Shareholder Agreements Matter
Common reasons businesses seek our help include:
Key Components of a Shareholder Agreement
1. Decision-making and voting rights
Outlines how major business decisions are made.
2. Share structure and restrictions
Defines who can own shares, how new shares are issued, and how dilution is handled.
3. Exit and buy-sell mechanisms
Including:
- Right of first refusal (ROFR)
- Shotgun clause
- Buyout formulas
- Mandatory sale provisions
4. Dispute-resolution procedures
Clear steps for resolving disagreements quickly and fairly.
5. Roles and responsibilities
Clarifies what each shareholder is expected to contribute.
6. Death, disability, or divorce provisions
Protects the corporation from unexpected life events affecting ownership.
ALG’s Approach to Shareholder Agreements
We take time to understand your business, working collaboratively with accountants and advisors where needed. Our agreements are practical, clear, and built to reduce conflict, using language your team can understand—not legal jargon.
Whether you’re starting a new venture or strengthening an existing one, we help build a framework for lasting success.
What to Consider
Even the strongest partnerships benefit from clear rules and processes.