This guide deals with a variety of issues that arise or require consideration in taking instructions from clients and in the composition, drafting, and negotiation of shareholder agreements. The text examines practical legal and drafting issues and concerns, as well as the various advantages and disadvantages of certain types of provisions. In addition to the more common shareholder issues, the text discusses a number of more innovative clauses and techniques. Topics covered include taking instructions from clients, buy-sell arrangements, minority shareholder protection clauses, majority shareholder protection clauses, financial and operational issues, and protection from third-party claims.