Shareholder Disputes & Oppression for Clients in Australia

Disputes between shareholders — particularly between majority and minority stakeholders — can threaten the stability and value of a business. Our shareholder disputes practice represents minority shareholders, promoter groups, and institutional investors in contentious corporate matters before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and appellate forums. We file and defend petitions for oppression and mismanagement under Sections 241–244 of the Companies Act, 2013, seeking remedies including buyout orders, management changes, and winding-up directions. We also advise on pre-litigation strategies such as invoking shareholder agreement dispute resolution mechanisms, seeking injunctions to prevent asset dissipation, and negotiating negotiated exits. Our lawyers understand the intersection of corporate law and commercial litigation, and bring both technical expertise and strategic thinking to shareholder disputes. We have represented clients in high-stakes disputes involving family-owned businesses, private equity-backed companies, and listed entities.