This work covers guidance for owners and officers of a company on shareholding, governance and director duties, including how shares are held, rights attached to shares, and how shareholders and directors interact under the Companies Act 2006 and article of association rules. A solicitor practising in this area drafts, reviews and negotiates shareholder agreements and articles of association, advises on director responsibilities, conflicts of interest, and duties to the company and to shareholders, and helps resolve disputes or prepare for corporate actions such as equity funding or reorganisations.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles complex matters such as drafting or negotiating shareholder agreements, resolving fiduciary or access-to-information issues, reviewing or amending articles of association, advising on director duties and potential breaches, and assisting with share transfers, share schemes, or changes in control; these matters depend on statutory requirements, company constitution, and potential risk to ongoing governance.
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