A shareholder dispute can be addressed through internal company procedures, negotiation, contractual dispute resolution, arbitration where applicable, or court remedies under the Companies Act.
Common disputes
- exclusion from management
- denial of information
- dilution of ownership
- disputed share transfers
- misuse of company funds
- dividend disputes
- director appointments
- deadlock
- related-party transactions
- breach of shareholder agreements
Section 139 of the Companies Act allows a shareholder to seek court relief where company affairs are or are likely to be conducted in a manner prejudicial to the shareholder's rights or interests.