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Q:- Would the status of Ali be different from Aleem? Briefly explain in the context of

types of partners

Answer:-

They are using limited type of partnership as both have the limited liabilities. Where as

the status of partnership is not equal because Mr aleem investing almost the double of the

investment 550000 as compare to Mr Ali 250000 as well as he is playing the role of

Active partner whereas Mr ali is performing the role of Sleeping partner. So the division

of the Profit and loss will be different generally. But if they both have any agreement for

equal sharing of profit and loss than their status is equal.

Question # 2:-

Solution

Partnership or operating agreements for law firms are critical because they can prevent or diffuse future

problems. Addressing potential issues in advance when they aren’t present and applicable to one partner

will likely lead to a fairer solution to these issues since the partners are aware that they can be on either side

of the issue. The following areas represent selected key issues that are frequently faced by law firms and

their partners. These issues and suggestions apply equally to law firms organized as Limited Liability

Partnerships, regular partnerships, or law corporations.

One of the most important issues that should be included in all law firm partnership agreements is

management and control, which includes operational issues, hiring and firing, authority to enter into

contracts, and votes required for removal of partners or admission of new partners. For example, what

percentage vote of the partnership is required to expel a partner? Are different classes of partners created,

and if so, are there different requirements for expelling a "founding" partner as opposed to a lateral or

"homegrown" partner? These and many other questions need to be discussed and resolved by the partners

of the firm, preferably with the assistance of an experienced neutral facilitator.

Another important issue is how profits and losses of the practice will be allocated among the partners.

Compensation formulas can be fully discretionary or subjective, or fully objective and formula driven, or a

blend of the two. A key consideration in establishing these formulas is determining what types of behavior

and actions they are designed to motivate and reward. For example, a formula based solely on an

individual’s billings and collections discourages delegation and training of associates. This type of

compensation structure may inhibit growth but may be appropriate for a law firm desiring to remain small.

On the other hand, formulas that reward originations and delegation to and supervision of associates may

motivate partners to develop and grow the law firm.

Unfortunately, many law firm relationships aren’t forever. Partners leave to go to other firms or set up their

own firms. This can be devastating to a firm that provides retirement benefits or buyout payments to

withdrawing partners, particularly those who take clients and/or staff with them. While covenants not to

compete may not be acceptable to the partners, many partnership agreements provide that retirement and

buyout payments are reduced by either a fraction or multiple of business taken by the partner to soften the

blow to the firm. Similarly, the agreement may prohibit the solicitation of the firm’s employees by a

departing partner.

Many law firms don’t have the appropriate partnership agreement because the partners claim that they are

all friends and would be able to congenially work out their differences. Unfortunately, when partners leave,congeniality usually leaves with them. Another reason no agreement exists is that partners don’t want to

face this issue when they open a firm. After all, who wants to discuss divorce during the marriage

ceremony? However, it’s much easier to discuss, address, and resolve these issues in the abstract than to

address them in a crisis or stressful situation when immediate responses are required.

Not only are the above issues prevalent in law firms, they also apply to your clients as well and point out

the need for partnership/shareholder/buy-sell agreements for clients.

A limited partnership includes both general partners and limited partners. A limited partner does not participate in the day-to-day management of the partnership and his/her liability is limited. In many cases, the limited partners are merely investors who do not with to participate in the partnership other than to provide an investment.

Sleeping partners invest money in the business and share in its profits, but do not take part in running it. Like general partners, they are fully liable for the partnership's debts.

Yes the status of Ali will be different from Aleem Because Ali takes active part in the affairs of business and management as Active Partner. On the other hand Aleem can be Sleeping partner & Silent partner because he contributes in the capital but doesn’t take part in the management of the business. The remaining amount of Rs. 700,000/- was to be borrowed from a local bank in order to acquire the business & the profit/loss will be shared equally. Therefor Aleem is also liable to the creditors.