Stockholder Agreements/Shareholder Agreements/Pooling Agreements

Shareholder agreements (in the case of stock corporations: stockholder agreements), which are often also referred to as pooling agreements, regulate the primary rights, obligations and interactions between shareholders are essential instruments for preventing and managing potential conflicts that may arise.

Deloitte Legal provides support in the negotiation and execution of shareholder agreements relating to:

• The regulation and structure of governing and managing bodies
• Pooling agreements (voting rights agreements)
• Resolutions subject to qualified majority (minority protection)
• Control restrictions on the transfer of shares
• Dividend policies
• Exit regulations

Deloitte Legal has experience with and understands the nature of shareholder relationships in different types of entities. Additionally, we bring industry knowledge that enables us to help companies understand and address sector specific issues. These qualities enable us to adapt our approach to suit the needs of individual organizations.