What is a shareholder agreement?

A shareholder agreement is a legally binding contract between the shareholders of a company that defines their rights, responsibilities, and obligations. It covers share transfers, voting rights, dividend policies, drag-along and tag-along provisions, and dispute resolution procedures.

Do I need a solicitor for a shareholders agreement UK?

No, you don't legally need a solicitor to create a shareholder agreement in the UK. AI-powered platforms like clause.law allow you to build professional, legally compliant shareholder agreements in 30 minutes, with optional solicitor review if needed.

How much does a shareholder agreement cost UK?

Traditional solicitor-drafted shareholder agreements cost £3,000-£15,000 in the UK, with each amendment costing £3,000-£10,000. clause.law offers unlimited shareholder agreements and amendments for £190 per month.

Can I amend a shareholder agreement myself?

Yes, you can amend a shareholder agreement yourself, provided all shareholders consent to the changes. Using clause.law, you can regenerate your entire agreement instantly when circumstances change, without solicitor involvement or additional fees.

What should be included in a shareholders agreement?

A comprehensive shareholders agreement should include: share class rights, voting procedures, dividend policy, share transfer restrictions with pre-emption rights, drag-along and tag-along provisions, good leaver and bad leaver clauses, deadlock resolution mechanisms, non-compete clauses, confidentiality provisions, and exit procedures.

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What Changes Can You Make?

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Amend Terms

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Transfer Shares

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Update Provisions

Leaver terms, restrictions

How The Clause Platform Works

From Building Agreements To Managing Your Cap Table, See How Clause Handles Every Aspect Of Shareholder Management.

STEP 1: OVERVIEW

Your Central Dashboard

Start with a complete overview of your company. See key metrics at a glance total shareholders, shares issued, current valuation, and agreement status.

Track action items like pending share transfers and signature requests.

Access quick actions to add shareholders, amend terms, transfer shares, or model exit scenarios.

✓Real-time key metrics with trend indicators
✓Prioritised action items requiring your attention
✓One-click quick actions for common tasks
✓Upcoming compliance calendar integration

STEP 2: UNDERSTAND

Key Terms At A Glance

Understand your shareholder agreement instantly. View all critical terms in plain English, voting rights, special resolution thresholds, pre-emption rights windows, drag-along and tag-along rules, transfer restrictions, and leaver provisions.

Every term is clearly explained with your specific thresholds and timeframes highlighted.

✓Plain English summaries of complex legal terms
✓Visual indicators showing active vs inactive provisions
✓Click any term for detailed explanations
✓Compare your terms to market standards

STEP 3: VISUALIZE

Ownership Distribution

See who owns what with visual breakdowns. Interactive charts show ownership split between founders, investors, employees, and option pools.

Drill down to see individual shareholdings, track changes over time, and understand the impact of vesting schedules and future fundraising rounds.

✓Interactive donut charts with hover details
✓Group by investor type, share class, or custom criteria
✓Historical view showing ownership changes over time
✓Dilution modeling for planned fundraising

STEP 4: MANAGE

Full Capitalisation Table

Maintain your complete cap table with detailed shareholder information. Track authorised shares, issued shares, option pool availability, and fully diluted counts.

View each shareholder's type (ordinary, preference, options), ownership percentages, investment amounts, current values, voting rights, and more.

Export to Excel for investor reporting or model new fundraising rounds.

✓Comprehensive shareholder directory with contact info
✓Multiple share classes with liquidation preferences
✓Real-time valuation updates and ROI tracking
✓One-click export to Excel for due diligence

STEP 5: AI ASSISTANCE

Proactive AI Recommendations

Your AI assistant doesn't wait to be asked it proactively monitors your company and surfaces important recommendations.

Get alerts about upcoming AGMs with offers to help prepare notices and agendas. Receive risk analysis when your terms differ from market standards (like drag-along thresholds).

Access quick AI-powered tools: Amendment Helper to draft changes, Term Explainer for complex clauses, Risk Analyser to spot issues, or chat with AI about anything.

✓Proactive recommendations based on company activity
✓Upcoming event alerts with actionable help offers
✓Market comparison insights with percentile rankings
✓Four AI quick action tools always available

STEP 6: PROTECT

AI Dispute Risk Assessment

Get proactive risk analysis powered by AI trained on thousands of shareholder agreements and dispute cases. See your overall risk level and detailed breakdown of specific risk factors.

The AI identifies areas where your agreement is well-protected (deadlock provisions, exit rights, transfer restrictions) and flags potential issues before they become problems.

✓Overall risk score: Low, Medium, or High
✓Factor-by-factor analysis with recommendations
✓Based on analysis of 10,000+ agreements
✓Suggested improvements to reduce risk

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Built For Modern Companies

From Startups To Established Businesses, Create Shareholder Agreements That Protect Your Interests And Scale With Your Growth.

Comprehensive Coverage

Every clause, every scenario, every company size. Our builder ensures nothing is overlooked, with provisions for drag-along rights, tag-along rights, pre-emptive rights, and more.

AI-Powered Intelligence

Smart recommendations based on your company profile, industry standards, and best practices. AI analysis identifies potential risks before they become problems.

Lawyer-Built Foundation

Created by lawyers with over 20 years of experience in corporate law. Every template reflects real-world scenarios and proven legal frameworks.

Collaborative Platform

Share documents, gather feedback, and collaborate with co-founders, investors, and legal advisors all in one place. Keep everyone aligned throughout the process.

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