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Before You Sign: What Could Cost You Control of Your Business | Chris Kintis
You can spend years building a business and put your ownership at risk with one agreement you did not fully understand.
A co-founder you trust. An investor ready to write a cheque. A shareholder arrangement that seems straightforward until someone wants out. Commercial disputes lawyer Chris Kintis has seen what happens when those conversations are left too late.
In this episode, Belinda Bradford speaks with Chris, a partner at Sydney law firm Bartier Perry, about protecting the business you have worked to build. They discuss shareholder agreements, investor negotiations, directors’ responsibilities, international disputes and where AI fits into legal work.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why a handshake with a co-founder is not enough when ownership or priorities change
Which shareholder agreement terms matter most when someone wants to sell or leave
What founders need to consider before giving investors equity or control
How overseas investors and different legal jurisdictions complicate business deals
What directors need to understand about their duties and a company’s solvency
Where AI can help with legal work, and why professional review still matters
Why an early commercial resolution can be more valuable than years in court
What Chris means when he says Full Tilt is full commitment, not necessarily full speed
Guests Appearing in this Episode
Chris Kintis is a Partner at Bartier Perry in Sydney, Australia, with more than 25 years of experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and regulatory investigations.
Throughout his career, Chris has advised and represented company directors, senior executives, business owners and corporations in complex, high-stakes legal matters. His work has included proceedings connected to major Australian corporate collapses, including One.Tel and HIH Insurance, as well as significant shareholder disputes, financial services litigation and regulatory investigations.
Chris specialises in helping clients navigate commercial risk, corporate governance challenges and disputes involving directors' duties, insolvency, fraud and contractual obligations. His approach combines legal expertise with a strong understanding of the commercial realities facing businesses.
He holds a Master of Laws and was named a finalist for Mentor of the Year at the 2022 Australian Law Awards. Beyond his legal practice, Chris has been actively involved in Sydney University Rugby League Football Club, helping revive the historic club.
Chris brings more than legal knowledge to the conversation. His career offers a firsthand perspective on what happens when business relationships, governance and commercial decisions are tested.
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