Articles of association

Articles of Association

What Are Articles of Association and Why Do They Matter?

Articles of Association define how your company operates. They outline how decisions are made, how shares are managed, and how directors interact with shareholders. Despite their importance, they’re often overlooked or copied from generic templates without much thought.

At Jamieson Law, our corporate solicitors help you go beyond boilerplate wording. We’ll ensure your Articles of Association are tailored to the way your company works, and that they support both compliance and commercial clarity.

If you’re setting up a company, restructuring, or reviewing your governance, we’ll guide you through the process with advice that’s practical and easy to understand.

When Should You Review or Draft Articles of Association?

Your company’s Articles should be reviewed:

  • When incorporating a new company
  • Before taking on new shareholders or investors
  • When restructuring your governance or board
  • During business expansion or a potential merger or acquisition
  • If you’re creating or amending a shareholder agreement

Outdated or unclear Articles can cause legal and operational challenges down the line. We help ensure they’re aligned with your business objectives and fully compliant with the Companies Act.

Our Articles of Association Services
Drafting and Reviewing

We’ll draft Articles from scratch or review your existing ones to ensure they support your goals and comply with current law. Whether you’re a startup or scaling company, we take time to understand your needs.

Governance Structuring

Our team helps define how decisions are made in your company. We’ll guide you through structuring the roles of directors, voting rights, shareholder powers, and other key governance matters. For more support on this, explore our corporate law services.

Tailored Articles for Unique Business Models

Generic Articles don’t work for every business. Whether you have external investors, unusual share structures, or unique director roles, we’ll draft Articles that reflect your reality, not just a template.

Why Jamieson Law?
  • We take the time to understand your business
  • All documents are drafted in plain English, not legalese
  • You get practical, commercial advice from experienced solicitors
  • Fixed-fee packages available for predictable costs

We make sure your Articles support good governance without creating unnecessary complexity.

From our clients
"I had an excellent experience with Jamieson Law developing Obu's Articles of Association . From the outset, the JL team took the time to deeply understand my business, its core values, and growth plans. This personalised approach allowed them to write Articles of Association that not only meet legal requirements but are also well-aligned with my businesses needs. They also took the time to ensure my understanding of the legalese which can so often dominate such documents. The JL team are highly responsive, easy to work with and always ensure they've understood your goals "
Sarah King
CEO, Obu

Innovative Business Solutions

At Jamieson Law, we understand that navigating the complex world of corporate law is crucial for the success and growth of your business. Our experienced team is here to provide expert guidance and support across a wide range of corporate legal matters.

Whether you are looking to expand by acquiring another business or planning to sell your own, our team can guide you through every step of the process. We can provide detailed due diligence, draft and negotiate your sale agreements, thereby facilitating a smooth transaction.

Entering a business partnership requires clear, legally binding agreements to define each partner’s role, responsibilities, and share of profits. We draft partnership agreements that set the foundation for a successful business relationship. 

When collaborating with another business, a well-structured joint venture agreement is essential. Our team will help you outline the terms of your joint venture, including contributions, management and profit-sharing. 

Well drafted heads of terms can provide a preliminary framework and outline the key terms of the proposed transaction. This helps to align expectations and pave the way for a smoother negotiation and completion process.

The articles of association are crucial for defining the rules and regulations that govern your company’s operations. We’ll draft and review your articles to ensure they’re compliant and support your company’s objectives and governance. 

Balancing the interests of shareholders and the business owner is crucial for sustainable, positive business growth.  We draft agreements that clearly define the rights and responsibilities of all parties. 

Conducting due diligence is important when entering any major business transaction. The Jamieson Law team will review financial records, legal documents, and other critical information to identify potential risks, providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions.