Shareholder and
Minority Rights Disputes

The balance between shareholders and directors defines the future of every business. Shareholders bring ownership. Directors set direction. Each holds unique responsibilities, and when those interests collide, disputes follow.

In Singapore, conflicts often arise from minority shareholder oppression, breaches of fiduciary duty, conflicts of interest, or claims of unfair prejudice. These disputes cut deep, threatening both trust and stability.
Silvester Legal advises shareholders and directors on their rights and obligations under Singapore corporate law. Our team provides clear guidance on shareholder agreements, governance structures, and board decision-making. We protect your position, resolve disputes with precision, and build governance practices that strengthen compliance and business confidence.

With proven expertise in shareholder and director disputes, we safeguard your interests and help your company stay firmly on course.

Common Shareholder
and Director Disputes.

In business, conflicts between shareholders and directors are inevitable. These disputes often involve issues such as minority shareholder oppression, breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, dividend and profit distribution disagreements, shareholder agreement violations, and challenges to board decision-making.

Singapore’s Shareholder
and Minority Rights
Disputes Legal Framework.

Navigating shareholder and director relationships in Singapore requires a precise understanding of the corporate laws that govern them. At Silvester Legal, our guidance is rooted in the latest legal developments, ensuring your business decisions are compliant, resilient, and strategically aligned.

Partnering with you
through expert legal
guidance.

When it comes to matters involving shareholders and directors in Singapore, expert legal guidance makes the difference. At Silvester Legal, we deliver clear, practical advice grounded in the Companies Act and local practice, helping you understand your rights, manage risk, and resolve shareholder disputes and minority rights concerns with confidence, so every decision is compliant, commercially sound, and focused on protecting long-term value.

Case Study

Our lawyers combine courtroom experience with commercial insight. Get direct access to the expertise you need.

Singapore High Court awards over S$636,000 in director’s fees and dividends to client and finds his fellow director and shareholder liable for “commercially unfair” acts

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Business Failure Prevails over Unfair Prejudice in an Oppression and Mismanagement Application: Gui Chien Cheong Martin v. Facilit8te Pte Ltd [2021] SGHC 105
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Court rejects Plaintiff’s claim of $153,872.17 (based on an alleged commission scheme arrangement) by rejecting Slack Chat Evidence; reduces the claim to a nominal sum of $50.00
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RM
Apr 2025
Civil litigation
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Apr 2025
Civil litigation
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Kamal Gill
Feb 2025
Shareholder Advisory & Disputes
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Feb 2025
Corporate Advisory
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Feb 2025
Commercial Litigation
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Feb 2025
Corporate Advisory
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