This area covers disputes among company shareholders and directors arising from ownership, control, protections for minority interests, breaches of fiduciary duties, and remedies for oppression or unfair treatment. A solicitor in England who handles these matters drafts and negotiates shareholder agreements, articles of association, and put-option or buy-sell arrangements; advises on remedies such as an oppression remedy, buyouts, or court proceedings; and represents clients in resolution processes, including court actions in the High Court or Companies Court, or in private mediation and arbitration. The work is shaped by corporate governance rules, fiduciary duties, and the mechanisms for enforcing or defending claims as the parties seek to preserve or redefine control and value in the business.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor identifies applicable provisions (for example, the Companies Act 2006 provisions on oppression or derivative claims), assesses disclosure and evidence needs, drafts or negotiates court-ready documents, and coordinates with corporate auditors, accountants, and other advisers. They may manage interim orders, protective remedies, and settlements, and oversee any related relief such as orders for buyouts or restructuring to protect client interests.
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