Option Agreements

Option Agreements Solicitors, Alton

Option agreements are a tool that can be used by business owners to incentivise and reward staff.

An option agreement is a legally binding contract between a company and a third-party (usually an employee) that provides an ‘option’ to buy shares at some point in the future for an agreed price.

If you are considering offering options agreements to stakeholders in your business, it is crucial that you take quality independent legal advice. This area of law is complex and specialist advice from an experienced options agreements solicitor is vital.

At Bookers & Bolton, our corporate lawyers have worked with a variety of businesses to put in place and execute option agreements. We will ensure your agreements are expertly drafted, include the correct option, and reflect all compliance requirements and tax implications.

To speak to one of our reliable, professional option agreements law solicitors, please call 01420 558336 or email enquiries@bookersandbolton.co.uk. All of our services can be carried out either in person or via online platforms. Get in touch today.

Option Agreements Solicitors Near Me

There are two main different types of option agreement:

• Call options, where the purchaser is entitled to buy shares from the seller if they so wish.
• Put options, where the contract stipulates that the option holder must purchase shares.

There are legal implications to both and an experienced business law solicitor specialising in option agreements will be able to advise what is best in your circumstances.

Our options agreement solicitors at Bookers & Bolton can advise on all aspects of options agreements, including which is most appropriate for you.

Our options agreement legal advice includes specialist help and guidance in the following areas:

• Deciding on call or put option.
• Which shares are subject to the option.
• Option price and how it is calculated.
• Drafting terms and conditions for exercise of the option.
• Time period for the option holder to use the option.
• Method for exercising the option.
• Warranties.
• Limitations.

We advise both employers and employees on option agreements, making sure all parties to the agreement know their rights and obligations and correctly follow the relevant rules and processes.

Solicitor for Option Agreements Hampshire

If you are considering adding an option agreement to an employee’s contract or are an employee wishing to purchase options, get in touch with Bookers & Bolton Solicitors.

When you instruct us to support you with your matter, you can rest assured that you will receive the highest quality of client care, professionalism, and empathy.

From our offices in Alton, Hampshire, we serve clients from across the whole of the UK. While we retain many traditional law firm values, we are an innovative firm and have embraced many new technologies to ensure we have adapted to your changing needs.

How We Charge

We are flexible with our fee arrangements and are always willing to discuss an option that suits you. Find out more about our different charging options by visiting the costs information page.

For legal advice from specialist business law solicitors, please contact us on 01420 558336, email enquiries@bookersandbolton.co.uk or fill in an enquiry form today. 

Our commercial law solicitors can support you with your business law matter, either online, via phone and video call, or face to face, where clients from our local community in Alton, Hampshire, can visit our offices.

In all cases, we will update you on your business law issue using our accessible and reliable app and portal, or in a way of your choosing.