What is a Bad Leaver Clause? A bad leaver clause typically appears in a shareholders’ agreement, articles of association, or a sale and purchase agreement of shares (SPA). It defines the circumstances in which a departing shareholder must transfer their
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Bad buyers and bad leavers: sellers face an imbalanced fight - Wedlake Bell

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