Question 1

What does custom Articles of Association include?

Accepted Answer

Your custom Articles of Association will include:

• Share classes and rights (ordinary, preferred, voting, dividend rights)
• Directors' powers, appointment, removal, and decision-making authority
• Shareholder meetings, resolutions, notices, and quorum requirements
• Transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights
• Dividend and distribution rules
• Investor protections (drag-along, tag-along, anti-dilution)
• Leaver provisions and good/bad leaver mechanics
• Conflict of interest and confidentiality provisions
• Amendment procedures and reserved matters
• Companies Act 2006 compliance

Each section is tailored specifically to your company's capital structure, governance needs, and investor requirements.

Question 2

What is the delivery timeline and process?

Accepted Answer

Standard delivery is 3 business days from when we receive your completed questionnaire. Express delivery (1 business day) is available for an additional fee.

The process:
1. Complete checkout and payment
2. Receive our detailed questionnaire via email
3. Complete the questionnaire about your share structure, governance, and investor terms
4. Our solicitor drafts your Articles
5. You receive the draft for review
6. Request any amendments (included in price)
7. Receive final Articles ready for adoption and filing

Question 3

Who drafts the Articles of Association?

Accepted Answer

All Articles are drafted by licensed UK solicitors with extensive experience in company law, corporate governance, and investor documentation. Our team has drafted Articles for hundreds of UK private companies, from startups to established businesses.

Your Articles will be drafted by solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and covered by professional indemnity insurance.

Question 4

How do you gather the necessary information?

Accepted Answer

After checkout, we'll email you a comprehensive AI-powered questionnaire that covers:

• Your current capital structure and share classes
• Director appointment and decision-making processes
• Shareholder voting and meeting procedures
• Transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights
• Investor protections and reserved matters
• Leaver provisions and vesting schedules
• Dividend policies and distribution rules

The questionnaire is intelligent and adapts based on your answers, ensuring we only ask relevant questions. Most clients complete it in 15-30 minutes.

Question 5

How many revisions are included?

Accepted Answer

We include reasonable revisions in the base price. After receiving your first draft, you can request amendments to better reflect your requirements.

We'll work with you through email to refine the Articles until they accurately capture your governance structure and investor protections. Most clients need only one or two revision rounds.

Substantial scope changes (e.g., adding complex share classes not mentioned in the original questionnaire) may incur additional fees.

Question 6

Can I speak with a solicitor about the Articles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you have questions about the draft or need clarification on specific provisions, we can arrange a brief consultation call with the drafting solicitor.

For more extensive advisory work (e.g., structuring advice for complex investor terms), we offer separate consultation packages.

Question 7

What makes these different from template Articles?

Accepted Answer

Template Articles:
• Generic provisions that may not fit your structure
• Limited or no investor protections
• Standard share class rights only
• No customization for your specific governance needs
• No solicitor review or advice

Our Custom Articles:
• Tailored to your exact capital structure and share classes
• Bespoke investor protections (drag/tag, anti-dilution, reserved matters)
• Customized director powers and decision-making processes
• Specific leaver provisions aligned with your vesting schedule
• Drafted and reviewed by experienced UK solicitors
• Includes revision rounds to get it right
• Professional advice on governance best practices

Question 8

Do the Articles cover investor protections like drag-along and tag-along?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can include comprehensive investor protections including:

• Drag-along rights (forcing minority shareholders to join in a sale)
• Tag-along rights (allowing minority shareholders to participate in sales)
• Pre-emption rights on new share issues
• Anti-dilution protections
• Consent rights and reserved matters requiring investor approval
• Board appointment rights
• Information rights
• Liquidation preferences

We'll discuss your requirements in the questionnaire and draft provisions that align with your investor terms and cap table.

Question 9

Are these Articles compliant with UK company law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Articles are drafted in full compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and incorporate the latest legal requirements and best practices.

Our solicitors ensure that:
• Mandatory statutory provisions are included
• Optional provisions align with the Companies Act
• Director duties and shareholder rights are properly defined
• Meeting and resolution procedures meet legal requirements
• Filing requirements are satisfied

The Articles are ready for adoption by written resolution or at a general meeting, and for filing with Companies House if required.

Question 10

Can the Articles be amended in the future?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your Articles will include amendment provisions that comply with the Companies Act 2006.

Typically, Articles can be amended by special resolution (75% shareholder approval). However, if you have investors, we can include enhanced protections requiring higher thresholds or specific investor consent for key amendments.

If you need to amend your Articles in the future, we can assist with drafting the amendments and special resolutions required.

Question 11

Do you provide guidance on implementing the Articles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Along with your final Articles, we provide:

• Explanatory notes highlighting key provisions
• Guidance on adoption procedures (written resolution or general meeting)
• Filing requirements with Companies House (if applicable)
• Best practices for ongoing governance
• Information on maintaining statutory registers and records

If you need additional support implementing the Articles or holding board/shareholder meetings, we offer separate advisory services.

Question 12

What happens after I receive the final Articles?

Accepted Answer

Once you approve the final draft:

1. You'll receive the Articles in Word and PDF format
2. Review with your directors and shareholders
3. Adopt the Articles by written resolution or at a general meeting
4. File the new Articles with Companies House using form SH01 (if required)
5. Update your company records and statutory registers
6. Distribute copies to all shareholders

We can provide templates for the adoption resolutions and filing forms. If you need assistance with the adoption process or Companies House filing, we offer additional support packages.

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