Valuation of Minority Interests in Shareholder Oppression Claims

In Australia, shareholders who feel oppressed or unfairly treated by the company or its directors can seek remedies under various statutory provisions. Here are some of the remedies available to shareholders: Oppression proceedings under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth): Under section 232 of the Corporations Act, shareholders can apply to the court for relief if […]

FirmChecker 2021 ‘Best Law Firms in Sydney 2021’ Award Winners

Heathfield Grosvenor Lawyers has been recognised as ‘a highly rated firm’ by FirmChecker (don’t know what that is? It is equivalent to Tripadvisor in the tourism industry), Australia’s leading site for professional service reviews. Do we work for the accolades and the recognition? Absolutely not. Thankfully, these recognitions come with the ardent work that we […]

Shareholder Agreements – Avoiding Shareholder and Director Disputes

Table of Contents Shareholder and director disputes At the outset of a new business venture the risk of a dispute may seem far fetched.  However, the practical reality that we often see is that disputes in one form or another frequently arise over time for example due to differences of opinion.  These differences can easily […]