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Corporate & Shareholder Litigation

Corporate & Shareholder Litigation

Navigating corporate and shareholder disputes with precision, our Vancouver corporate lawyers will work towards efficient resolution tailored to your needs.

Resolving conflict and protecting your business.

Our Vancouver litigation and dispute resolution lawyers offer services to individuals and businesses involved in corporate and shareholder disputes. We are dedicated to helping you resolve your dispute as efficiently as possible.

We assist clients with:

    • Disputes involving the British Columbia Business Corporations Act and the federal Canada Business Corporations Act
    • Complaints from shareholders, including those involving the oppression remedy and derivative actions
    • Breach of contract, including shareholder agreements
    • Breach of fiduciary duty
    • Business dissolution
    • Corporate governance disputes
    • Valuation of shares
    • Disagreements over management or operations
    • Fraud

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