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Paul Christopher

Paul Christopher

Partner | Hong Kong

Ian Montgomery

Ian Montgomery

Partner | BVI

Ramesh Maharaj

Ramesh Maharaj

Partner | Cayman Islands

Jessica Lee

Jessica Lee

Partner | Hong Kong

Guide

Shareholders' agreements for BVI and Cayman Islands companies – Key issues you should consider

23 September 2021

It is common for all or some of the members of a company to enter into a shareholders' agreement to govern their rights and obligations in respect of that company. This guide will first take a look at the key differences between a shareholders' agreement and a company's memorandum and articles of association and the different approaches to incorporating provisions of a shareholders' agreement into the M&A. It will then discuss the key issues you should consider when drafting or reviewing a shareholders' agreement in respect of a British Virgin Islands or a Cayman Islands company.

Contact

Paul Christopher

Paul Christopher

Partner | Hong Kong

Ian Montgomery

Ian Montgomery

Partner | BVI

Ramesh Maharaj

Ramesh Maharaj

Partner | Cayman Islands

Jessica Lee

Jessica Lee

Partner | Hong Kong

About Mourant

Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services.

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