Directors of companies involved in litigation face a risk that is not always well understood — the risk that a court may order the directors to pay costs personally.
That risk is real. But the threshold for a third party costs order against a director is also high — and the specific circumstances in which…
When a business partner invests $100,000 for a 49% stake in a company and then watches the majority shareholders extract funds through loans, payments and wages — what are the legal options?
That was the situation facing Dale May, a motor mechanic who had purchased a 49% shareholding in Auto Trans Tech Qld Pty Ltd,…
Where a company’s internal relationships have broken down completely, a shareholder may apply to the Court to wind up the company on just and equitable grounds. This is a remedy of last resort — but it is a powerful one, and understanding when it applies is essential for any shareholder navigating a serious dispute.
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One of the most common outcomes sought in a shareholder dispute is an exit — a structured process by which one shareholder buys out another. But achieving a fair exit when the parties disagree on value, timing or terms is rarely straightforward. This article explains the mechanisms available and how they work in practice.
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Shareholder disputes in startups and technology companies present unique challenges. The stakes are high — often involving equity built over years — but the legal structures are frequently informal, the documentation incomplete, and the relationships highly personal. If you own shares in a company alongside other people, a Shareholders Agreement is one of the most…
Shareholder disputes in startups and technology companies present unique challenges. The stakes are high — often involving equity built over years — but the legal structures are frequently informal, the documentation incomplete, and the relationships highly personal. EAGLEGATE acts in shareholder and founder disputes across the technology, data and innovation sectors in Brisbane and Queensland.…
Section 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is one of the most powerful tools available to shareholders who are being treated unfairly by those in control of a company. This article explains what the provision does, when it applies, and what outcomes shareholders can pursue.
What Does Section 232 Say?
Section 232 allows the…
Shareholder disputes are among the most disruptive legal challenges a business can face. They can arise without warning, escalate quickly, and — if not handled correctly — destroy significant business value and relationships that took years to build. This article explains what a shareholder dispute is, how they commonly arise, and what options are available…
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