10@12 Webinar: Drag rights – issues and practicalities
16th May 2025 1200
In this webinar, Andrew Thompson KC and Ben Griffiths will examine the law and practice relating to drag along provisions in companies’ articles and shareholders’ agreements. How can they be adopted by shareholders and when can they be used? Andrew and Ben will look at the key features of typical drag along provision and the issues that arise when they are operated. They will also consider on what grounds drag along provisions may be challenged by minority shareholders and the steps which can be taken by majority shareholders or the company to minimise the risk of challenge.
10 points that will be covered :
- What is a drag along right
- Key features of drag along provisions
- Adopting drag along provisions
- Operating drag along provisions in practice
- The role of the board
- Challenging the adoption of drag along provisions
- Challenging the operation of drag along provisions
- Injunctions
- The position of the buyer
- Key takeaways for both litigators and corporate lawyers
