Recorded Interactive Webinar: Minority Shareholder Disputes: Enforcing Rights and Remedies in Private Companies
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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
James d'Apice
Principal Lawyer, Gravamen Sydney, NSW
Alex Silcock
Senior Associate, Gravamen Sydney, NSWWho 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.
OPTIONAL ONLINE QUIZ
This Recorded Interactive Webinar will include an optional online quiz for completion after viewing the recording. Upon completion of the quiz with a 100% pass rate the successful registered user will receive a CPD certificate confirming completion and the CPD units/points/hours earned.
TEN will aim to have the quiz available for completion within 1 week of the live webinar being held.
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