Shareholders’ Agreements in the Republic of Ireland

Introduction

Shareholders’ Agreements play a vital role in protecting the interests of shareholders, regulating their relationship with each other and with the company. These agreements are essential in planning for future events such as exits, disputes, or unforeseen developments within the company.

This practical and interactive session is designed for corporate and commercial law practitioners who advise clients on the negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of Shareholders’ Agreements.

The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the key issues that arise during the negotiation of such agreements, along with an in-depth analysis of the essential clauses they typically contain.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Shareholders’ covenants vis-à-vis each other and the Company
• Covenants concerning the Company itself
• Permitted transfers of shares in the Company
• Good Leaver and Bad Leaver provisions
• Share buy-out right provisions
• The valuation of Shareholding interests provisions
• Offer Round provisions
• Tag Along and Drag Along provisions
• Material disagreements and Deadlock provisions
• Shareholder Consent matters
• Miscellaneous provisions to be included in Shareholders’ Agreements

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.