Dispute resolution
10 Jul 2026 Do shareholders get paid every month?
Many people assume that becoming a company shareholder means receiving a regular monthly income. In practice, however, shareholder payments are rarely as straightforward as a salary. Whether shareholders receive payments every month depends on the business's structure, the type of shares held, the company’s profitability, and the legal and financial decisions made by the directors.
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7 Jul 2026 What Is a Shareholder Dispute?
A shareholder dispute is a disagreement between shareholders, directors or business owners concerning the ownership, management or operation of a company. Shareholder disputes are particularly common in private companies where shareholders are actively involved in running the business. When disagreements arise, they can affect decision making, business performance and relationships between key stakeholders. Understanding the […]
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6 Jul 2026 What are my rights as a 33% shareholder?
A 33% shareholding in a private company is often commercially significant. Although it does not provide outright control, it may confer influence over the company’s governance, strategic direction and decision-making processes.
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2 Jul 2026 Why every business needs an AI use policy and governance framework
Artificial intelligence is already embedded in modern business operations. Employees use AI tools to draft emails, summarise meetings, analyse documents, generate code, prepare presentations and accelerate decision-making. In many organisations, however, this adoption is happening quietly and without oversight.
Read more 1 Jul 2026 Can a Majority Shareholder Force Me Out?
One of the most common questions asked by minority shareholders is whether a majority shareholder can force them out of a company. The short answer is that a majority shareholder cannot simply remove you from the business because they own more shares. However, the answer will depend on the company’s governing documents, the structure of […]
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30 Jun 2026 What are the four types of mistakes that may invalidate a contract?
Contracts are intended to record the agreement reached between parties and create legally enforceable obligations. However, not every signed agreement is automatically valid or enforceable.
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26 Jun 2026 What happens when you upload legal advice or confidential documents into AI platforms?
Business owners, directors and professionals increasingly upload contracts, emails, legal advice, witness statements and confidential communications into platforms such OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude to:
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25 Jun 2026 Who has more control: a director or a shareholder?
A common question for business owners, investors, and company managers is whether directors or shareholders have more control over a company. The answer depends on the type of control being considered. Under English company law, directors generally control the day-to-day management of the business, while shareholders retain ultimate structural control through their ownership of the company.
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24 Jun 2026 What is “fair value” in a shareholder dispute?
Shareholder disputes frequently involve complex questions concerning the value of a shareholder’s interest in a company. In practice, disputes relating to “fair value” commonly arise where shareholders separate, negotiate exits, commence litigation or seek relief following a breakdown in trust and confidence within the business.
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