Control and reserved matters
Which decisions need which majorities, and what happens when they are not reached.
Corporate
Shareholders' agreements in Spain
The agreement matters most on the worst day of the relationship. We draft for that day, and make sure the statutes support what the agreement promises.
Who this is for
- Co-founders
- Investors taking minority stakes
- Family businesses
- Joint venture partners
Transfer restrictions
Pre-emption, tag-along, drag-along and permitted transfers.
Founder terms
Vesting, leaver provisions and non-compete drafted to be enforceable under Spanish law.
Statutes alignment
A pact that contradicts the statutes creates enforcement risk. Both documents are drafted together.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are shareholders' agreements enforceable in Spain?
- Between the parties, yes. Their effect against the company depends on how the statutes are drafted, which is why the two must be aligned.
- Can foreign-law agreements govern a Spanish company?
- Partly, but corporate matters remain governed by Spanish company law. Mixed structures need care.