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This Legal Zebra Template helps you put your first right of refusal provisions in black & white instantly.
The Legal Zebra template is a stand-alone Agreement with clauses dealing solely with a first right of refusal. However, you can insert these clauses from this template into another contract, if you are simply looking for a well-drafted "first right of refusal" clause.
This Legal Zebra Template helps you put your first right of refusal provisions in black & white instantly. There's no legal mumbo jumbo. The clauses are in simple language that all of the parties will easily understand.
The Template guides you step-by-step through the process of making a legally binding Agreement for a Right of First Refusal you can enforce in Court.
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The Agreement template is up to date and effective throughout Australia.
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We found some great products in the USA that we would love to sell in Australia. However, before we sign up to a Distribution Agreement with the US supplier, we need to do some background work such as developing our marketing plans and finding customers in Australia.<br><br>
So, we want to put a First Right of Refusal Agreement in place so that the US supplier can't offer the rights to someone else in Australia before offering them to us.
My business has been operating form the same shop space for many years. I'm about to renew my lease and spend some more money on fit-out but I'm worried that the landlord is going to sell the property. <br><br>
I've told the landlord that I will only renew the lease if he gives me a "right of first refusal" to buy the shop in case he ever wants to sell it while I'm leasing it. He's agreed and we just need a simple document with a first refusal clause, to record the Agreement.
Most Shareholder Agreements will give the shareholders a right of first refusal over the other shareholders' shares. <br><br>
The clause usually states that if a shareholder wants to sell their shares, they must first offer them to the existing shareholders before they can sell the shares to a new shareholder. This is also referred to as a "right of pre-emption" or a "pre-emptive right". <br><br>
You can use the Legal Zebra template to secure such a right.
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Here are the key clauses covered in Legal Zebra's Template Agreement for a Right of First Refusal.
You can state what sort of Restricted Agreement the right of first refusal applies to. In other words, someone is restricted from entering into a Restricted Agreement with a third party unless they first offer to enter into that Restricted Agreement with you and you refuse the offer.
You can state that your right of first refusal applies for a specified period. Eg, if I sell my home anytime in the next 5 years, I will offer it to you first. But after that period expires, your right of first refusal no longer appplies.
You can state how long a party has to accept or refuse an offer. In other words, how long a party has to take up their right of first refusal before it lapses and the person making the offer is free to deal with a third party.
You choose the applicable law if there is a dispute. For example, choose "the laws of NSW" if you live there so you won't have to travel to another state if there is a dispute about the agreement.
This Agreement includes clauses to protect against disclosure or misuse of confidential information.
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A right of first refusal is, essentially, a first right to consider an opportunity, before that opportunity can be offered to anyone else. For example, I could say to you that if I ever want to sell my home, I'll offer you the first opportunity (or first right) to negotiate to buy it at the market price. If you reject the opportunity, then I may negotiate and sell the home to anyone else.
By contrast, a right of last refusal is a last right to take up an opportunity, before someone else is permitted to take it up. So, staying with the example where I offer you the opportunity to buy my home. If I promise you a right of last refusal, then I'll need to negotiate with the other parties, agree on the terms of sale with them, and then offer you a final opportunity to buy my house on the terms I have negotiate. If you refuse or reject the offer, of course, I can sell it to someone else, on the same terms I offered you.
Let's look at another example for a First or Last Right of Refusal Agreement. Owen could offer Robert the first or last right to sell Owen's products in Australia. When they sign a Right of First Refusal Agreement, Owen must offer these rights to Robert before Owen can offer them to a third party. If Robert takes up Owen's offer by accepting it, they will have a binding agreement. But if Robert does not accept the offer within the time limit stated in the Agreement, then Owen is free to offer the rights to a third party.
If Robert also has the "last right of refusal" then before Owen can finalise a deal with a third party, Owen will need to check back with Robert and give him a "last right" to accept or refuse the deal before Owen can enter into a final, binding agreement with the third party.
People often ask, "What's the difference between a right of first refusal and a first right of refusal Agreement?"
There is no difference. These terms are used interchangeably.
If you have agreed to give someone a "first right of refusal" or a "last right of refusal", you should document the arrangement in a written Agreement so the terms are in black and white. It helps to clarify expectations and avoid costly disputes.
Similarly, if someone has promised to give you a "last right of refusal" or a "first right of refusal", you should get the arrangement in writing (in black and white) so you can enforce it if they ever change their mind or don't want to honour the arrangement.
The Legal Zebra Agreement for a Right of First Refusal template is up to date and suitable for use in all States and Territories of Australia. This means you can use the Legal Zebra Template to make an Agreement for a Right of First Refusal in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic), Queensland (Qld), etc.
Many people outside Australia also choose to use this template because it is professionally drafted and easy to use.
The template contains a "right of first refusal clause" that can be used as part of another agreement. Or, you can use this as a stand-alone document, where the only relevant clause in the agreement is the first or last refusal clause.
The Legal Zebra Agreement for a Right of First Refusal template is up to date and suitable for use in all States and Territories of Australia. This means you can use the Legal Zebra Template to make an Agreement for a Right of First Refusal in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic), Queensland (Qld), etc.
Many people outside Australia also choose to use this template because it is professionally drafted and easy to use.
The template contains a "right of first refusal clause" that can be used as part of another agreement. Or, you can use this as a stand-alone document, where the only relevant clause in the agreement is the first or last refusal clause.
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The First Refusal Agreement Template I've drafted is very easy to fill-in and understand. Therefore, generally, you can put your document in black & white without the help of a lawyer. I'm available to support you as a customer, without further charge, if you have a quick question about customising the template. <br><br> I offer my professional services where you need more robust assistance. For example, I can help you: <br><br> - review and negotiate an Agreement. <br><br> - draft a first refusal clause into your existing Agreement. <br><br> - and, of course, with any curly legal issues. <br><br> I have many years of experience advising on commercial legal matters and crafting agreements for my clients. <br><br> Pick up the phone if you want help. I'm approachable. 🤝
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