By Charlotte GAUCHON
15 June 2025
Owning company shares may seem straightforward, but the situation becomes more complex when several people have rights to the same shares. Joint ownership, which is often the result of an inheritance, and ownership dismemberment, which is a technique for transferring assets, are two systems that transform the management of shares into a real legal and strategic issue. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of these concepts, clarify the rights of each party and highlight the precautions to be taken. The more technical aspects of each situation are dealt with in detail in our dedicated articles. If you have any questions about these issues, our firm offers legal advice on financial and company law. What is joint ownership and share ownership stripping? Joint ownership and dismemberment are two ways of sharing the ownership of an asset, including company shares. Although both situations involve shared rights, their origins and...
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