Equity & Shareholder Advisory

As businesses grow and bring in new shareholders, employees or investors, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that company ownership and equity arrangements are clearly structured and properly documented.

At Cooper Faure, we advise founders and directors on equity arrangements that support long term growth while maintaining clarity between shareholders. This often includes guidance on shareholder agreements, share option schemes and changes to company ownership as businesses evolve.

For many growing companies, equity can also play an important role in attracting and retaining key employees. We assist businesses in implementing share incentive arrangements such as Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) option schemes, helping ensure that these are structured correctly and aligned with the company’s objectives.

We work alongside legal advisers where necessary to ensure that equity arrangements are implemented correctly and that shareholders have a clear understanding of their rights, responsibilities and ownership positions.

By planning equity arrangements carefully, businesses can create a stable foundation for growth while aligning the interests of founders, employees and investors.