Our team is particularly experienced in advising on disputes between shareholders, most frequently where conflicts arise over the strategy and direction of private companies, and disputes between joint-venture partners. 

 

Where appropriate, we advise on the remedies available through litigation on issues including unfair prejudice, fraud on the minority and just and equitable winding up.  We also advise on other dispute resolution methods such as mediation and commercially-pragmatic solutions such as buy-outs. 

 

Recent matters include advising on disputes between shareholders over the management and direction of a holding company following a major public-to-private transaction.  Our team has also advised on disputes between shareholders over the investment policy of a private equity fund and disputes between shareholders relating to a joint-venture company conducting oil and gas exploration.