Shareholder Disputes Lawyers
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Why You Need Legal Help with Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
When relationships break down between shareholders or business partners, it’s rarely just personal—it’s legal. Disputes over control, profit distribution, mismanagement, or exits can destroy a business if not resolved properly.
These conflicts often involve oppressive conduct, breach of fiduciary duties, or violation of shareholder agreements. Without clear intervention, one party’s actions can jeopardize the company, its employees, and its value. A skilled litigation lawyer helps restore balance, assert your rights, and prevent long-term damage to your position, investment, and business operations.
WHO WE ARE
ME Law is a litigation-only firm that handles some of the most contentious shareholder and partnership disputes in Ontario. We act for founders, investors, and private companies when the stakes are high and the relationships are tense.
Our goal: to protect equity, clarify legal standing, and secure the outcome that preserves or restructures the business fairly.
Whether you're being sidelined in decision-making, excluded from profits, or accused of wrongdoing—we bring legal clarity and commercial strategy to restore control.
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Years of resolving complex business disputes
What Types of Shareholder & Partnership Disputes We Handle
Shareholder Oppression Claims
Claims under the Ontario Business Corporations Act when minority rights are unfairly disregarded.
Partnership Dissolutions
Unwinding joint ventures and partnerships where no clear exit or dispute clause exists.
Breach of Shareholder Agreements
Disputes over profit distribution, dilution, exit strategy, and decision-making.
Mismanagement or Breach of Fiduciary Duty
When directors or partners act in self-interest or breach their duties.
Derivative Actions
Legal actions initiated on behalf of the corporation when leadership fails to act.
Valuation Disputes
When shareholders disagree on the value of their shares or how buyouts should be calculated.
Corporate Governance Disputes
Conflicts involving board resolutions, voting rights, and transparency obligations.
Freezing & Injunction Applications
Securing court orders to prevent harm to the business while the dispute is ongoing.
Confidentiality & IP Breaches
When a departing partner misuses confidential information or company property.
Unanimous Shareholder Agreement Disputes
We interpret and enforce USA terms when partners disagree on control, share sale, or management provisions.
Minority Shareholder Exit Strategies
We help minority shareholders structure or enforce buyouts and exits when the relationship becomes untenable or oppressive.
Premium Litigation Services:
Quality over quantity for selected clients in complex litigation matters
Selective Focus
We act for a select group of clients in high-stakes litigation, dedicating focused time and strategic attention to each matter to ensure precise, results-driven advocacy.
Limited Caseload
By limiting our caseload, we provide bespoke, high-level representation, where no detail is overlooked and every legal step is carefully considered. Quality over quantity is embedded in our ethos.
Strategic Execution
Our limited-file approach enables us to deliver thorough, strategic legal work on every matter. We don’t offer surface-level service - we provide clarity, focus, and substance.
Beyond Expectations
Our lawyers invest considerable time in legal analysis, research, and continuous training. This ongoing development allows us to stay ahead and deliver outcomes that often exceed clients' expectations.
Providing expert legal advice in civil litigation, dispute resolution, and non-litigation advisory services to secure the best possible outcome for each client.
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What To Expect
Clear and Strategic Guidance
Transparent and well-informed advice is provided to help navigate your options and achieve the best possible outcome.
Proactive Client Engagement
Clients can expect consistent communication and dedicated attention to ensure their needs are fully understood and addressed.
Meticulous Attention to Details
Every detail is carefully considered, and strategic oversight is provided to guide clients toward a favorable resolution.
Facing a Partnership Dispute?
Take control of the situation with expert legal advice. Contact us today to explore your best options and protect your interests.
