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Shareholder Disputes
Finding the right solution when a dispute arises between shareholders
Shareholder Disputes Solicitors, Glasgow
Dealing with a shareholder dispute can be challenging and highly complex. In many cases, internal disagreements can result in significant disruption to the operations and stability of your business.
Whether the dispute concerns minority shareholders or majority shareholders, the support of an experienced commercial litigation and dispute resolution solicitor can help you minimise the impact on your business and provide you with a commercial advantage during negotiations or litigation.
At Morgan Legal, we have many years of experience handling and resolving disputes between shareholders, providing clear and proactive advice to resolve matters promptly. We understand what is at stake and will work hard to protect your interests. Contact us today on 0141 258 4117 or complete our online enquiry form.
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How Do Shareholder Disputes Occur?
Shareholder disputes can happen for several different reasons, for example:
Clear, comprehensive and up to date Shareholder Agreements, Articles of Association and other key documents can help to minimise the chances of a shareholder dispute arising and provide guidance on how to manage incidents carefully if they do occur.
At Morgan Legal, we can provide legal guidance at all stages, from assessing your risk and advising on appropriate measures to providing prompt and proactive support in dispute situations to minimise damage and protect your interests.
Resolving Shareholder Disputes
When a dispute arises, the best way to resolve conflict will depend on the parties involved and the nature of the dispute. We always recommend dealing with internal disagreements with negotiation, mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution to avoid disruptive and costly litigation. Alternative dispute resolution can also be more flexible and time-effective meaning your company's affairs remain unaffected.
Negotiated solutions
Negotiated solutions offer flexibility to the parties, allowing them to structure a transaction that suits them. Potential solutions include:
Contentious options
In some cases, an unhappy shareholder may decide to take court action, including the following:
Expert Shareholder Disputes Legal Advice
We act for businesses of all sizes in a wide range of shareholder disputes.
We have experience in the following areas:
Breach of a Shareholder Agreement
Unfair prejudice claims
Breaches of fiduciary duty claims
Fraud-related disputes
Company finance disputes
Dividend and salary disputes
Conflicts of interest
Contact our Shareholder Disputes Lawyers in Glasgow
Morgan Legal offers a comprehensive range of legal services for businesses, including those you would usually only expect to find at larger firms, at competitive fee rates. We can take instruction from clients across Scotland, with all of our work being undertaken by a senior partner in our firm with over 30 years of experience in the commercial sector, we can give you valuable commercial advice.
To arrange an initial consultation and discuss your options for dealing with a shareholder dispute, call our dispute resolution team on 0141 258 4117 or complete our online contact form.
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