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Shareholders’ Agreements: One size doesn’t fit all (2025) (On Demand)

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This On Demand was recorded on 6 March 2025.

Shareholders’ agreements are not a one-size–fits-all document. Each shareholders’ agreement needs to be crafted to reflect the company’s shareholding structure and growth aspirations. The agreement that might work well for a joint venture between two corporates will not meet the needs of a small company run by business partners or of a growth company that has taken on external investment. 

This On Demand will compare and contrast the different types of shareholders’ agreements. It will focus on what you should include in a shareholders’ agreement to make it fit for purpose.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand when and why a shareholders’ agreement is necessary.
  • Learn about tailoring shareholders’ agreements to meet the needs of different types of businesses and different ownership interests.
  • Understand why provisions that are essential in some forms of shareholders’ agreement are counter-productive in others.
  • Be better equipped to advise on common issues arising when preparing shareholders’ agreements.


Who Should Watch?

Corporate/commercial lawyers. General practitioners and in-house lawyers, as well as those who provide structuring advice to companies and shareholders, are likely to find this topic of interest. Accountants, directors and shareholders may also benefit from attending.


Presenter

Matt Smith, Partner, Anthony Harper

Matt Smith

Matt Smith is a partner in Anthony Harper's Corporate & Commercial team. He has extensive experience advising private companies on structuring, shareholding and corporate governance matters, including shareholders' agreements, constitutions, capital raising, ESOPs and M&A/exits. His clients range from startups through to large corporates across various industries including the technology energy sectors.

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Details

CPD Hours: 1.50hr

Pricing Details

Ticket Price

Member: $155 plus GST
Non-member: $220 plus GST





This On Demand includes the video and materials, and will earn CPD. 

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