Shareholder dispute solicitors

We are specialists in shareholder disputes and finding the best outcome where a dispute arises. We have the knowledge of the best tactics and how to apply them.  Most of our cases are settled as we find a solution but in the appropriate case we have the skills to litigate.

With offices in Holborn we are an ideal choice, especially given our fee rates are considerably lower than the biggest law firms.

Please do call us to discuss your dispute. We scope cases and understand clients costs concerns.

Potential claims available in a shareholder dispute

The types of court claims we deal with include :-

• A negotiated settlement typically where 1 shareholder leaves and has his or her shares bought out by the remaining shareholders
• Seeking a declaration from the court
• Order for winding up
• Minority shareholder unfair prejudice petition

Valuation of shares where 1 shareholder leaves after dispute

Where the dispute ultimately boils down to 1 party exiting the business, some companies have an agreed valuation method in their articles or shareholders agreement. You need to review the documents to see what your position is. In some cases there will be detailed provisions relating to when the shares can be sold, how the shares will be valued on transfer, who the shares can be transferred to and whether any restrictions are placed on the ex-shareholder.

Recent experience

Discover more about a few of the recent shareholder dispute matters we've dealt with, the background situation, the advice we gave and the outcome, by reading some of these case studies :-

• Shareholder dispute in family company
• Minority shareholder disputes 
• Resolving shareholder deadlock