Corporate Disputes & Advisory

When disputes arise within a company, cooperation and decision-making often come under immediate pressure.

Conflicts between shareholders, directors or business partners can arise from differences of opinion about strategy, control, financial interests or responsibilities. In such situations, timely and expert legal advice is essential.

The lawyers at GMW advocaten assist SMEs, managing directors/shareholders (DGA’s), directors, shareholders, family-owned businesses and partners in joint ventures with internal disputes and corporate law matters. We help clients make decisions aimed at creating clarity, managing risks and preserving value, and we act decisively where necessary.

What we do for you

We advise and assist, among other things, in:

Shareholder, partner and family disputes

• disputes between shareholders, directors, family members and partners in joint ventures;
• interpretation and application of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements;
• conflicts regarding control, voting rights, profit distribution and information rights;
• issues relating to exit arrangements, compulsory share transfers and share valuation;
• proceedings under the statutory dispute resolution regime before the Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal.

Management and internal relations

• advising on the duties, powers and responsibilities of directors;
• assisting in conflicts between directors and shareholders;
• advising on suspension, dismissal or resignation of directors;
• supporting internal decision-making processes and recording agreements properly.

Directors’ position and liability

• advising on the legal position and potential liability of directors;
• assisting in matters involving allegations of improper management;
• supporting clients in internal conflicts where personal, family and corporate interests diverge.

Corporate advisory and dispute prevention

• legal guidance in significant internal corporate decisions;
• drafting and revising articles of association, shareholders’ agreements and other key corporate documents;
• identifying legal risks within the company;
• advising with a focus on preventing and managing internal disputes.

Practical and well-considered

Internal disputes require a careful and well-considered approach. The lawyers at GMW advocaten bring clarity to complex situations, identify risks at an early stage and assist in making decisions that are legally sound and practically workable.

Where litigation is unavoidable, we act decisively and represent our clients’ interests with a clear and realistic procedural strategy.

Who we act for

• SMEs and managing directors/shareholders;
• directors and shareholders;
• family-owned businesses;
• partners in joint ventures.

Our approach is pragmatic and practical. We combine legal expertise with a strong understanding of the dynamics within SMEs and family businesses, supporting clients in making decisions that are sustainable both legally and within the organisation.