Unfair Prejudice & Minority Shareholders, Trinity Barrister, Richard Stubbs

As one of the contributing speakers at Chambers' 2025 Business & Property Court Conference, Trinity Business & Property barrister, Richard Stubbs delivered a talk entitled:

‘Pride and Prejudice’ : Unfair Prejudice & Minority Shareholders

Richard’s session explores the scope and operation of unfair prejudice petitions under Section 994 of the Companies Act 2006, examining how minority shareholders may seek relief when a Company’s affairs are conducted in a manner that is both unfair and prejudicial. Topics covered include:

Types of minority shareholder claim
The unfair prejudice test under s.994 CA
Examples of the basis upon which unfair prejudice petitions are brought
Case law update covering pleadings, causation, remedies, minority discounts, and the impact of post-exclusion conduct, including:
King v Kings Solution Group Ltd [2022]
Brierley v Howe [2024]
Re Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings) Ltd [2022]
Re Elite Motors Bodyshop Ltd [2024]
Smith v Smith [2022]
Re Audas Group Ltd [2019]
Re Stratos Club Ltd [2020]

There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email [email protected].

This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.

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