Shareholders

As a shareholder in a private limited company you may never have to consider your legal rights. It is often only when the relationship between the shareholders or between the directors and the shareholders breaks down do people consider what options are available to them.

We advise in relation to disputes between shareholders including section 944 petitions (formally section 459 petitions), derivative actions brought by shareholders, situations where directions are in breach of the duties they owe to the company and other company disputes. Such disputes may involve negotiations and mediation or eventually court proceedings. This can often be a stressful time and Kyriakides & Braier have the knowledge and experience to help you through this.

We can also advise on preparing bespoke Articles of Association and shareholders agreements which help you avoid potential disputes in the future.