An Accountant’s Guide to Shareholder Disputes

Introduction

Accountants can sometimes be the first port of call when a company dispute arises.

Shareholders agreements often make the company’s accountants or auditors either the arbiter of any dispute (via an expert determination clause) or the valuer who determines the value of shares on a transfer between shareholders (whether voluntary or forced).

This type of dispute can be complex and it is important for accountants to remain neutral to all the shareholders and avoid a distrust situation. Get this wrong and you risk losing the business of acting for the company.

This webinar will consider the accountant’s role and the remedies available via litigation if and when lawyers are brought on board.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What you need to know to try and avoid a shareholder dispute
• ‘Prevention is better than cure’ - shareholder agreements and avoiding conflict
• Who can complain to the Court?
• Section 994 petitions
• Director and shareholder - tactical considerations
• Fair value issues

This webinar was recorded on 13th November 2023

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