Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements, also known as voting agreements, are an essential instrument for the legally secure organization of cooperation between shareholders. Thanks to experienced lawyers in corporate law, GIBEL ZIRM can provide you with comprehensive advice on the drafting, review and legal enforcement of such agreements.
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When and why a Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements?
Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements (voting agreements, shareholders' agreements) can be concluded between shareholders in addition to the articles of association in order to secure the joint pursuit of objectives. Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements primarily regulate future voting behavior between shareholders and the exercise of voting rights. Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements can also contain provisions on the financing of the company (e. g. Obligation to make contributions and additional contributions) or on the transfer of company shares (e. g. Rights of first refusal and pre-emption rights).
Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements establish a continuing obligation between shareholders. Conduct in breach of the syndicate can trigger a shareholder's liability for damages. Precise provisions in Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements regarding the scope of the voting commitment and the content of the obligations of individual shareholders are essential. In particular, it is important to carefully consider provisions on exit and termination options in order to minimize the risk of unexpected termination.
We advise our clients on the conclusion of voting trust agreements and draft tailor-made Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements that take into account our clients' ideas and objectives in the best possible way. We represent our clients in the enforcement of their claims for damages as a result of conduct by their co-shareholders in breach of the syndicate or in court proceedings to enforce action in accordance with the syndicate by means of legal action or an application for an interim injunction.
Shareholders' & Syndicate Agreements desired? We advise you
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