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Shareholders’ and founders’ agreements

Agree vesting, decisions and exits before they become arguments.

  • Usually 1 to 2 weeks

A shareholders’ agreement sets out how decisions are made, what happens when someone leaves, and how new investment works. We draft one that fits how your founders actually work together.

What you receive

  • Drafted agreement
  • One call to walk through it
  • Two rounds of revisions

What we need from you

  • Company details
  • Shareholders and their holdings
  • Any terms already agreed

What happens after you apply

  1. 1 We review your details A lawyer checks everything and asks if anything is missing.
  2. 2 You approve a quote Our fee and the agency fees, shown separately. Work starts once you approve.
  3. 3 We file the work We prepare the documents and submit them, then follow up.
  4. 4 You receive the documents Everything is added to your account, and we email you when it is ready.

What usually slows things down

Most delays are avoidable. Getting these right first saves weeks.

  • Missing facts, such as amounts, dates or who signs
  • Waiting on the other side to agree changes

Questions people ask

Can you review a contract someone sent me?

Yes. Send it with a note on what worries you. A lawyer marks up the risks, suggests changes and explains them in plain language.

Will the documents follow Nigerian law?

Yes. Everything is written under Nigerian law and for your business, not copied from a foreign template.

Shareholders’ and founders’ agreements Quoted after review

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