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Shareholder Dispute Solicitors

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Our shareholder dispute solicitors are experienced in acting for shareholders in commercial disputes and have acted on a variety of complex, high profile commercial and corporate cases.

Shareholder disputes may arise over a range of issues, including disagreements on company management, dividend policies, breaches of shareholder agreements, and shareholder disputes concerning the business.

Our team of shareholder disputes solicitors provides legal advice on rights and obligations under company law and shareholder agreements, representing clients in negotiations to resolve disputes, and, if necessary, pursuing or defending legal action in court.

Effective handling of shareholder disputes prevents damage to the company’s operations and protects the interests of all parties involved.

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Resolving Disputes with Shareholder Dispute Solicitors

“As Shareholder Dispute Solicitors, we specialise in resolving shareholder conflicts through advice, negotiation, and litigation, protecting our clients’ rights and interests.”

Mediation

Our primary goal is to resolve shareholder disputes outside of court. This approach often leads to quicker, less costly resolutions, benefiting all parties involved.

If parties can reach a mediated solution, potential actions could include:

  • Continuing shareholders buying out
  • The company purchasing shares
  • Shareholders receiving the company through demergers
  • Acquisition of a new holding company, which may involve a share exchange for shareholders

Litigation

If litigation becomes necessary, we are fully prepared to represent your interests in court.

Our shareholder dispute lawyers are skilled in managing the different actions available to shareholders during disputes:

  • Unfair prejudice petitions, when other shareholders buy out the shareholder that has suffered the unfair prejudice;
  • Derivative action, where the director(s) are in breach of his/her duties;
  • Winding up of the company;
  • Breach of directors’ duties;
  • Underperforming directors or shareholders;
  • Section 944 petitions; and
  • Salary disputes.

If you are facing exclusion from the day-to-day management of the business, failing to receive entitled dividends or profit, or believe that your fellow shareholders are working against your interests, you may have the right to seek redress under the Companies Act 2006.

 

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Considerations on Shareholders Disputes

Understanding shareholder disputes requires a clear comprehension of the dynamics within a company.

Shareholder disputes often arise from disagreements among shareholders or between shareholders and the company’s management.

These conflicts can stem from various issues, including dissatisfaction with the direction of the company, financial concerns, or the interpretation of shareholder agreements or the company’s articles of association.

Our shareholder dispute solicitors play a crucial role in these complex situations.

We provide expert legal advice, offering solutions that protect the interests of our clients.

By engaging with our specialised shareholder disputes solicitors, parties can seek to resolve disputes through negotiation or, if necessary, formal legal proceedings, ensuring that the resolution aligns with the interests of the company and its shareholders.

Types of shareholder disputes vary, reflecting the complexity of corporate operations and the diverse interests of those involved.

Our team has the expertise to assess the nature of the dispute, advise on the legal rights of shareholders, and formulate strategies for resolution.

Whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, our commercial and corporate solicitors work to achieve a resolution that minimises disruption to the business while safeguarding their clients’ rights and investments. 

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