SHAREHOLDER AND FOUNDER DISPUTES

Shareholder disputes can disrupt daily operations, banking, and contracts. The legal strategy is built around the charter, ownership interests, corporate decisions, information rights, and director authority.

What does the service cover?

• Reviewing the charter, shareholder arrangements, and corporate decisions
• Assessing ownership and transfer disputes
• Preparing or challenging shareholder resolutions
• Claims for access to information and records
• Negotiation, interim measures, and litigation strategy

Information and documents for the initial review

• Charter, registry information, and shareholder arrangements
• Meeting minutes and shareholder resolutions
• Documents evidencing acquisition of shares or interests
• Correspondence and materials concerning access to bank and company records

How the work is handled

1. Mapping the company’s legal position and authority
2. Protecting urgent risks and evidence
3. Negotiation and corporate-resolution options
4. Court proceedings and enforcement where required

Important consideration

Authority to act for the company and the validity of resolutions should be checked at the outset. Parallel actions may affect operations and third-party relationships.

Official sources

• e-Qanun — Civil Code of Azerbaijan
• e-Qanun — Code of Civil Procedure

This content was checked against official sources on 20 August 2026. Requirements may vary with the facts and later legislative changes.