We are pleased to share another successful outcome for our client at the High Court.

Our firm acted for a minority shareholder who had been excluded from the management of her company and denied access to important company records and financial information. Despite remaining a director and shareholder, she was unable to obtain the company’s audited financial statements or participate meaningfully in the company’s affairs.

After hearing the parties, the High Court ruled in our client’s favour and ordered the majority shareholder to purchase our client’s shares at their current market value.

The decision reinforces an important principle of company law: majority shareholders cannot unfairly exclude minority shareholders or deprive them of information about the company. Where trust has broken down and the relationship can no longer continue, the Court has the power to provide a fair exit.

For business owners and shareholders, this case serves as a reminder that minority shareholders have legal rights and remedies when they are treated unfairly.

If you are experiencing shareholder disputes, being excluded from management, or denied access to company information, legal advice at an early stage can make a significant difference.