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Shareholder matters cover the rights and protections of people who own shares in companies, including how votes, dividends, information access, and governance are managed. A solicitor in this area handles drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, running or defending disputes about oppression, breaches of fiduciary duty, or unfair prejudice, and advising on matters such as share capital changes, mergers, and reorganisations under the Companies Act 2006. They also assist with raising disputes at general meetings, acting on injunctions or petitions, and pursuing or defending derivative or personal claims on behalf of shareholders. The work is shaped by corporate governance standards, statutory remedies, and the need to protect a shareholder’s position in complex corporate structures.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

A solicitor explains the provisions governing share classes, rights attached to shares, and the procedure for general meetings. They handle the drafting of shareholder agreements, notices and resolutions, and advise on remedies for minority protection, oppression, or mismanagement, including the use of court procedures such as petitions to the High Court in appropriate cases. Where remedies involve specific statutory routes, the solicitor ensures compliance with deadlines, document formalities, and the proper formation of any necessary applications or notifications.

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Andy Herricks

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I instructed Andy to help put proper governance arrangements in place for a long-established family land-holding company. The work involved preparing a Shareholders' Agreement and advising on a number of complex issues around share transfers, succession, minority protection and company governance. Throughout the process, Andy was knowledgeable, responsive and patient in answering what was, at times, a long list of questions. He took the time to explain the legal principles behind the drafting, challenged historic practices where necessary, and helped us reach a practical solution that protects both the company and its shareholders. I particularly appreciated that he welcomed questions and provided clear explanations, enabling us to make informed decisions rather than simply accepting legal wording at face value. We're now in a much stronger governance position than when we started and have a Shareholders' Agreement that is tailored to our company and its future. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Andy and Clough & Willis for corporate and shareholder legal advice.

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Rebecca McCann

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Rebecca managed my interests in a share sale / restructuring transaction to facilitate my partial exit from a limited company. This was a fairly complex transaction involving setting up a new holding company, the transfer of shares, the sale of shares and new service agreements for the directors. To be honest I wasn't looking forward to working through the legal process to make this transaction happen but Rebecca (and the team at Forbes) made it seem easy. I can honestly say it was a pleasure to work with them and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

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Melanie Finlay

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This was our third time with Sweeney Miller and again we found them incredibly helpful, this time with our flat purchase. David, Mel, Madison and team were all informative, diligent, persistent and professional throughout, despite the seller’s solicitor being less than helpful at times. We are happy to recommend this firm for conveyancing and are grateful for their support through a trying situation.

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