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Definitions & Interpretation

Meridian Advisory Group, the "Company," is a limited company providing management consulting, strategy advisory, and business transformation services to corporate clients. "Engagement Letters" means the contracts governing the scope, fees, deliverables, and terms of each client consulting project. "Intellectual Property" includes all proprietary methodologies, frameworks, diagnostic tools, training materials, and templates developed by or for Meridian Advisory Group. "Client Relationships" means the established connections with decision-makers at organisations that have engaged or are likely to engage the Company.

"Shares" means all ordinary shares. "Consultant Roster" means the senior advisors, associate consultants, and specialist contractors engaged by Meridian Advisory Group to deliver client work. "Professional Indemnity Insurance" means the policy covering claims arising from advice or services provided by the Company. Fair Market Value reflects annualised fee revenue, Engagement Letter pipeline, Intellectual Property, Client Relationship depth, Consultant Roster calibre, and the Company's brand positioning within its target industry sectors.

Share Capital & Ownership

Meridian Advisory Group has 300 ordinary shares. The founding partner holds 50%, bringing Client Relationships developed over two decades, the core Intellectual Property frameworks, and the industry reputation that anchors new business development. A second partner holds 30%, contributing sector expertise and a complementary client network. A junior partner holds 20%, earning their stake through a combination of capital contribution and a revenue-linked vesting arrangement.

Consulting firms derive value from people and relationships. The shareholders agree that departure of any partner would affect both revenue and client confidence. Good-leaver and bad-leaver provisions apply to all shareholders. Valuation uses a multiple of trailing twelve-month fee revenue, adjusted for the Engagement Letter pipeline and client concentration risk. Pre-emption rights apply, with a sixty-day offer period.

Management & Decision Making

The founding partner leads business development and client strategy at Meridian Advisory Group. Reserved matters include accepting Engagement Letters above a set fee threshold, hiring senior consultants, entering partnership or merger discussions, and modifying the fee structure.

Transfer Restrictions

Shares in Meridian Advisory Group carry pre-emption rights and non-solicitation clauses covering Client Relationships and the Consultant Roster for twenty-four months after any shareholder departure.

Dividend Policy

Meridian Advisory Group distributes profits to shareholders as a combination of salary, bonus, and dividends, with the dividend component declared quarterly from remaining profits after Professional Indemnity Insurance, Consultant Roster costs, and a working capital reserve.

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Share class definitions
Voting rights schedule
Drag-along and tag-along provisions
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Transfer restriction clauses
Deadlock resolution procedures

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Why consulting businesses need a shareholder agreement

Consulting businesses often involve multiple founders or investors with different expectations about growth, distributions, and exit timelines. A shareholder agreement tailored to the consulting industry addresses sector-specific valuation methods, capital call provisions, and decision-making rights that generic templates miss. Without one, disputes over ownership, profit sharing, and strategic direction can destroy the business.

The global management consulting market exceeds $300 billion in annual revenue.

Source: Statista

Solo consultants earn a median of $150,000-$250,000 per year.

Source: Consulting Success Survey

71% of consulting firms report that finding and retaining talent is their top challenge.

Source: Source Global Research

What your consulting shareholder agreement includes

Consulting-specific share structure and valuation considerations
Voting rights, board composition, and decision-making provisions
Share transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights
Exit provisions, drag-along, and tag-along clauses

Plus all standard shareholder agreement sections

Definitions & InterpretationShare Capital & OwnershipVoting Rights & Decision MakingBoard Composition & MeetingsDividend PolicyTransfer RestrictionsPre-emption RightsDrag-Along & Tag-Along RightsNon-Compete & ConfidentialityDeadlock ResolutionTermination & ExitGoverning Law

Frequently asked questions

When do I need a shareholder agreement?

As soon as your company has more than one shareholder. It is far easier and cheaper to agree terms upfront than to resolve disputes later.

What is the difference between this and articles of association?

Articles of association are a public document filed with the registrar. A shareholder agreement is a private contract between shareholders that covers additional rights and obligations.

Can I include vesting schedules?

Yes. You can specify vesting periods, cliff periods, and acceleration triggers for each shareholder or co-founder.

Is this suitable for investment rounds?

Our agreements include investor-relevant clauses like anti-dilution provisions, information rights, and consent matters. Have your lawyer review before signing with investors.

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