Shareholders’ and syndicate agreements, also known as voting agreements or shareholders’ agreements, are an important instrument for the legally secure organization of cooperation between shareholders. With extensive experience in corporate law, GIBEL ZIRM provides comprehensive advice on the drafting, review, and enforcement of such agreements.
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When and Why Use a Shareholders' and Syndicate Agreement?
In addition to the articles of association, shareholders may conclude shareholders’ and syndicate agreements in order to ensure the coordinated pursuit of common objectives. These agreements primarily govern future voting behavior between shareholders and the exercise of voting rights. They may also include provisions on the financing of the company, such as obligations to make capital contributions or additional contributions and on the transfer of shares, for example rights of first refusal or pre-emption rights.
Shareholders’ and syndicate agreements create continuing obligations between shareholders. Conduct in breach of such an agreement may give rise to liability for damages. Precise provisions on the scope of voting commitments and the content of the obligations of individual shareholders are therefore essential. It is particularly important to draft exit and termination provisions carefully in order to minimize the risk of unexpected disputes or premature termination.
We advise our clients on the conclusion of voting trust agreements and draft tailor-made shareholders’ and syndicate agreements that reflect their ideas and objectives as accurately as possible. We also represent our clients in the enforcement of damages claims arising from breaches of syndicate agreements by co-shareholders and in court proceedings to enforce compliance with the agreement, including by way of interim injunction where appropriate.
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