--- title: Turtons Lawyers | Investing in a Business description: Turtons is a Sydney law firm with expertise in construction & technology. Our services include legal support for investing in privately-owned businesses.. image: https://www.turtons.com/hubfs/Images/inventing-a-business-mobile-bg.jpg --- [![Turtons | Commercial Lawyers Sydney](https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/spinfluence/Retina_Logo.png "Turtons | Commercial Lawyers Sydney")](https://www.turtons.com) - [+61 2 9229 2922](tel:+61292292922) - [Contact details](https://www.turtons.com/contact-us-for-a-commercial-lawyer-in-sydney) [**](tel:+61292292922) [**](https://www.turtons.com/areas-of-expertise_investing-in-a-business#) ** [**](https://www.turtons.com/areas-of-expertise_investing-in-a-business#) # We can help you lay the foundations for a mutually successful relationship. - From due diligence through to contract signing, we can help - Access our network of related experts, such as tax advisors and financial planners - Work direct with a senior commercial lawyer ![s3-mobile-bg](https://www.turtons.com/hubfs/Turtons%20Banner%202019/s3-mobile-bg.jpg) #### Areas of Expertise When you buy shares in a private company, you are investing in specific people and in specific relationships.  It is completely different to investing in other asset classes.  Investments in private companies are long term, often with no guarantees of a positive return.  You are relying on the management team to deliver a result.  Your relationship with the company could play a material role in terms of the company’s success.  The risks are heightened where you will be working in the business and relying on it for a regular income. Obviously your interests need to be protected.  Due diligence and appropriate contract terms are key.  However the personal nature of the investment means that it’s about striking a balance.  For example, shareholders need accountability and ultimate control.  Management needs autonomy.  Shareholders need to maximise their financial return.  Management needs to be incentivised to ensure there will be an adequate return for everyone. We can help you strike the right balance, ensuring that your interests are protected whilst ensuring your investment plays the role it should.  Investors seek our advice in a number of areas, including: - Confidentiality Agreements - Due diligence - Personal structuring - Drafting and negotiating terms sheets and [heads of agreement](https://www.turtons.com/blog/heads-of-agreement-what-are-they-when-are-they-used-and-are-they-binding) - Subscription Agreements - [Share Sale Agreements and Share Purchase Agreements](https://www.turtons.com/areas-of-expertise_dispute-resolution) - [Shareholders Agreements](https://www.turtons.com/shareholders-agreements-a-comprehensive-guide) - [Deeds of Accession](https://www.turtons.com/blog/what-is-a-deed-of-accession) (or [Deeds of Adherence](https://www.turtons.com/blog/what-is-a-deed-of-accession)) - Voting Agreements - [Officer’s Deeds of Access & Indemnity](https://www.turtons.com/blog/what-is-a-deed-of-indemnity) #### Up Next [### Commercial Contracts A good contract is so much more than a few pieces of paper. ](https://www.turtons.com/areas-of-expertise_commercial-contracts) [LEARN MORE](https://www.turtons.com/areas-of-expertise_commercial-contracts) ###### TESTIMONIAL **Ed Parker** CFO, Industrie & Co > They give sound advice. 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In this guide you’ll learn about: - Why companies adopt shareholders agreements - How they relate to other documents, such as your company's constitution - The types of things that are usually covered - Different ways for dealing with different clauses [![Download a Copy](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2568027/4e930621-fa3a-4b1b-8f9c-8a877f05ea8e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2568027/4e930621-fa3a-4b1b-8f9c-8a877f05ea8e) #### Contact us ### Complete this form and we'll contact you within 48 hours. 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