If you are a founder or owner-operator, have you ever stopped to ask yourself what your long-term goals are and what assets drive the value of your business?

It is unfortunate but inevitable that businesses will become involved in disputes at some point in their lifecycle. This can happen at any stage from startup through to exit. Here, Dragon Argent share our experience of how owner operators can resolve disputes as quickly and cost effectively as possible, minimising disruption to their business.

In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent take a look at these constitutional rules (or by-laws) which are found in the company’s articles of association, a public document that sets out the fundamental contract between the company and its shareholders. A company may also enter into a shareholders’ agreement with its shareholders, a private document that sits alongside and complements the articles. Together these documents form the rules of the club.