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Recorded Webinar: Minority Shareholder Disputes: Enforcing Rights and Remedies in Private Companies

Disputes between majority and minority shareholders are a frequent risk in private companies, but the law offers an array of tools to protect minority rights. In this session, attendees will learn how to leverage statutory remedies, shareholder agreements, and strategic litigation
PRESENTED BY Hugh Smith Special Counsel - Chamberlains Law Firm , Canberra

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About the Webinar

Disputes between majority and minority shareholders are a frequent risk in private companies, but the law offers an array of tools to protect minority rights. In this session, attendees will learn how to leverage statutory remedies, shareholder agreements, and strategic litigation options to safeguard the interests of minority shareholders, including:

  • Sources of shareholder rights: Corporations Act, constitutions, shareholder agreements, and trust deeds.
  • Using information rights and court applications to scrutinise company management.
  • Calling shareholder meetings: procedural requirements and strategic benefits.
  • Overview of legal remedies: statutory derivative actions, oppression proceedings, and breach of constitution claims.
  • Practical considerations when deciding between selling shares, winding up the company, or litigation.
  • Risks and rewards of escalating disputes to litigation versus negotiated outcomes.
  • Best practices for minority shareholders to protect their interests early and effectively

Presented By

Hugh Smith
Special Counsel, Chamberlains Law Firm Canberra, ACT

Hugh is a Special Counsel at Chamberlains Law Firm which has ranked in the top 10 fasting growing firms at the Australasia Law Awards of two occasions in the last 7 years. Hugh specializes in commercial drafting and corporate disputes and practices mainly in the Federal Court and the Federal Circuit and Family Court.

In 2023, Hugh was named as a Rising Star by Australasian Lawyer and regularly presents on dynamic topics in today’s legal landscape.

Hugh is also known either affectionately or otherwise as a “tik tok” lawyer, having a legal tik tok page called Hugh’s Hunch where he engages with both solicitors and members of the public.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers practising in commercial law – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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