Shareholder Disputes
A dispute between shareholders can pose a serious threat to the continuity of your business. Disagreements about strategy, profit distribution or the role of a shareholder can quickly escalate when there are no clear arrangements.
As a corporate law lawyer, we guide you through resolving shareholder disputes from negotiation and mediation to proceedings before the court or Enterprise Chamber.
Common causes
The statutory dispute resolution scheme
The statutory dispute resolution scheme (articles 2:335 et seq. Dutch Civil Code) offers shareholders of a BV or NV a solution when cooperation has become untenable.
Exit
You can demand that your shares be taken over when you are seriously harmed in your interests.
Squeeze-out
You can demand that a fellow shareholder transfers his shares when he harms the interests of the company.
Available procedures
Depending on the situation, we advise you on the most effective approach:
Mr. Vincent Besters
Lawyer for Entrepreneurs · Amsterdam
"In shareholder disputes, we guide you towards the best outcome whether negotiation, mediation or proceedings. Our focus: swift, decisive and results-oriented."
Negotiation
Constructive discussions to reach a solution.
Mediation
Mediation by an independent third party.
Statutory dispute resolution
Exit or squeeze-out via the court.
Enterprise Chamber
Inquiry proceedings or immediate measures.
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Frequently asked questions about shareholder disputes
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