Shareholder Dispute Lawyers
If you disagree with the actions of other shareholders, speak with our legal team to secure your best interests and enforce your rights as a company shareholder. Our shareholder dispute lawyers can assist in resolving your matter and consider further legal action if necessary.
Resolution for Shareholder Disputes
When a business partnership breaks down, our shareholder dispute lawyers can act on your behalf with a view to protecting your rights and interests in the company.
Whether you are a minority shareholder, majority shareholder, or 50/50 shareholder, we can assist in resolving conflicts, negotiating fair settlements, and representing you in legal matters to protect your investment.
What a Shareholder Dispute Entails
Disputes between shareholders may be caused by:
- Management decisions not being fair or reasonable;
- Share valuations disputes;
- Allegations of breach of director duties, fraud and/or serious misconduct;
- Disputes regarding financials such as reporting, dividends or profits.
First, we will work to protect your interests, then we can consider negotiations.
Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively whilst minimising the financial and reputational burden often associated with court proceedings.
If an agreement cannot be reached, we will guide you through the next best course of action.
Methods of Resolving Shareholder Disputes
Depending on the complexity of your matter, we can assist you with the following actions to resolve your matter:
- Considering the dispute resolution measures recorded in any shareholder agreement previously entered into between the parties;
- Negotiation by understanding each parties’ concerns and preferred outcomes;
- Resigning, selling, or buying out (exiting);
- Calling a member’s meeting and potentially considering voluntary administration;
- Court proceedings, for example, shareholder oppression, removal of director, transferring of shares.
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Our solicitors collaborate closely with our in-house accountants on complex, asset-related issues to devise a comprehensive strategy that leads to successful legal and financial outcomes.
Types of Shareholder Disputes We Resolve
Our commercial lawyers handle your case with strategic expertise. Whatever the cause for your professional dispute may be, we work on your behalf to reach a favourable outcome.
Minority shareholder rejected from company operations
Shareholders damaging your interests
Shareholders involved in fraudulent activity
Shareholders - Breach of duties
Disagreement about company direction
Unjust prejudice petitions
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