A deadlock arises when shareholders or directors are unable to reach agreement on essential decisions. With a 50/50 shareholding or where the articles of association require unanimity this can completely paralyse the business.
The consequences are serious: contracts cannot be signed, investments are blocked and employees become uncertain about the company's direction. Early intervention through mediation prevents the situation from escalating into a costly and public court procedure.
How does a deadlock arise?
What can mediation achieve?
Temporary working arrangements
Modus vivendi to keep the business running while the solution is being developed.
Breaking the impasse
Structured mediation process that brings parties to agreement on blocked decisions.
Structural governance review
Amendment of articles, shareholder agreement or decision-making procedures.
Preparation for buy-out
Controlled wind-down of the partnership if continuation is no longer possible.
Richard Walraven
Mediator for Entrepreneurs · Amsterdam
"In a deadlock, swift action is essential. I analyse the legal position of the parties, the governance structure and the articles of association then guide a mediation process that breaks the impasse without further damaging business value."
Swift legal analysis
Assessment of articles, shareholder agreement and legal positions.
Temporary modus vivendi
Working arrangements to keep the business running during the process.
Structured mediation
Guidance towards a concrete and binding solution.
Settlement agreement
Legally enforceable documentation of the reached solution.
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Frequently asked questions about deadlock mediation
Deadlock in your company? Act fast.
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