Company Law and Shareholder Disputes

Yuen Law’s Dispute Resolution Practice advises and represents clients in complex corporate and shareholder disputes across all major sectors. The firm acts on matters involving minority oppression and statutory derivative actions, breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties, breaches of warranties, enforcement of shareholder agreements, shareholder rights disputes, investment and joint venture disputes, financial assistance issues, and share buyout and valuation disputes. The team also has experience handling disputes involving allegations of fraud and corruption.

Yuen Law acts for a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, fast-growing start-ups, financial institutions, and private business owners, and has extensive experience litigating disputes between companies, directors, shareholders, and joint venture partners in high-stakes corporate and shareholder conflicts.

The practice is recognised for its strength in shareholder and corporate disputes, bringing a strategic approach and strong commercial awareness to each matter. Legal strategies are informed by rigorous analysis and practical business insight, supported by close collaboration with accounting, valuation, and industry experts in complex and high-value disputes.

Key Services

• Shareholder disputes, including minority oppression and unfair prejudice actions
• Statutory derivative actions
• Breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties
• Applications under the Company Act
• Fraud investigations and asset recovery
• Fraudulent misrepresentation claims
• Share buyout and valuation disputes
• Enforcement of shareholder agreements
• Mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture disputes
• Corporate governance advisory
• Winding-up applications

Accolades

Benchmark Litigation

Ranked for 3 consecutive years

“Yuen Law excels in providing attentive, thorough, and strategic legal support. They take the time to understand each case’s nuances and ensure that all details are carefully examined. Their team is professional, responsive, and clear in communication, helping clients navigate complex issues with confidence. In our experience, Yuen Law delivered a well-researched and firm response that protected our interests, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to achieving positive outcomes.”

“… Also do very well with advising on disputes.”

“They are meticulous in all details. They also are very prompt in their responses and they also give very sound and practical advice.”

“Denise Teo brings a high level of professionalism, attentiveness, and clarity to her work. She demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, carefully reviewing all aspects of a case to ensure every point is well-supported. Denise is also proactive in communication, consistently checking in and providing reassurance throughout the process. Her approach to disputes is firm and decisive, allowing clients to feel confident and well-represented. Denise’s combination of thoroughness, clarity, and strategic focus makes her a strong advocate who genuinely prioritises her clients’ interests.”

Asialaw

Ranked for 3 consecutive years

“Inquisitive on discovery, assertive at the hearing.”

“They have been professional in handling the matter, and also seem to show a good prior knowledge with cases similar to my own. They are generally responsive.”

“They do their due diligence, pay attention to detail, and are professional.” 

“They are very knowledgeable and will always think and act from the client’s point of view and interest. They are very professional in their advice and discharging their duties.”

“Amos Cai is knowledgeable and responsive. He has experience with derivative actions in the past.”

“I appreciate Amos Cai’s professionalism, patience, empathy, and deep expertise in the subject matter.”