Guide only — this matter needs a solicitor. Under Irish law this work must be carried out by a solicitor, so it is not sold on this site. The information below explains what is involved so you can brief a solicitor with confidence.
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Director and shareholder disputes — confidential legal advice on a price
Shareholder and director disputes are corrosive to Irish companies and expensive to litigate. The cheapest, fastest first move is a structured one-hour conversation with a solicitor who can tell you where you actually stand under Irish company law — and give you a realistic menu of options from negotiated settlement to s.212 oppression petition.
What is included
- 60-minute confidential video consultation
- Solicitor-client privilege applies only where a solicitor is instructed
- Review of your shareholders agreement, constitution and key correspondence before the call
- Clear legal position under Irish company law (Companies Act 2014)
- Options analysis from settlement through to s.212 petition or winding-up
- Cost, timeline and outcome indication for each route
- Written summary of options and recommended next steps
Who this is for
Founders and directors in disputes with co-founders or other shareholders. Minority shareholders being excluded, oppressed, or denied fair value. Majority shareholders dealing with obstructive or hostile minorities. Board members concerned about director duty breaches. Equal (50/50) shareholders in deadlock.
Related services
Also consider: Founder Shareholders Agreement, Standard Shareholder Agreement, 60-Minute Legal Consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of disputes do you advise on?
Owner-level disputes in Irish limited companies: co-founder fallouts, minority shareholder oppression, director exclusion from board decisions, deadlock between equal shareholders, dividend disputes, share buy-out disagreements, and constitution or shareholders agreement breach. We do not handle public company or listed entity matters.
What happens on the advice call?
A 60-minute video consultation where we walk through your situation, identify your likely legal position and options under Irish company law, flag the practical pitfalls, and give you a realistic view of cost, timeline, and likely outcome for each route — from negotiated settlement through to s.212 oppression petition. You will leave with a clear written summary of options and next steps.
Is the call confidential and without obligation?
Yes. The call is covered by solicitor-client privilege from the point of purchase. You are under no obligation to proceed with any further work afterwards. Many clients use the call purely to decide whether to escalate or settle, and handle it from there themselves.
What is a section 212 oppression petition?
Section 212 of the Companies Act 2014 allows an Irish company shareholder to petition the court where they believe the company’s affairs are being conducted in a manner oppressive to them or in disregard of their interests. It is the main statutory remedy for minority shareholders. The court has broad powers to order share buy-outs, cancel decisions, or wind up the company. We will tell you on the call whether your facts realistically support a s.212 petition.
I am a majority shareholder dealing with a difficult minority. Can you still help?
Yes. The advice call is symmetrical — a solicitor would advise majority or minority, founder or co-founder, director or non-director. Your legal position and tactical options vary significantly depending on which side you are on, and the call covers both perspectives.
How much does it cost and what if I need further work?
The advice call is a If you choose to proceed with further work — drafting a demand letter, negotiating a buy-out, preparing a petition — a solicitor will quote fees before any additional work begins. You are never on an open hourly meter.
How quickly can I get the call?
of purchase.
Do you handle ongoing litigation?
Yes, for cases a solicitor would advise on. If s.212 or commercial litigation is the right route, a solicitor would handle the matter end to end. If you already have existing solicitors on the case and want a second opinion, the advice call is an ideal format for that.
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