Insights: Cyprus Company Law – Protecting Minority/Oppressed Shareholders rights

1.    Introduction Cyprus Company Law is based on the principle of the majority rule. Consequently Cyprus courts will not generally interfere in the internal management of companies. However, in cases where shareholders become oppressed by the controlling or majority shareholders or even the board of a Company, minority or oppressed shareholders can seek redress and…

Cyprus Company Law: Shareholders’ Agreements / Shareholders disputes in Cyprus

A shareholders’ agreement is a confidential legal document between the shareholders of a company. As such the agreement it is not accessible to third parties unless disclosed. The agreement ensures that a mutual understanding exists between the shareholders’ by explicitly providing the agreed terms for the management and control of the company. Moreover, shareholders agreements…