Trust has broken down in your UK SME. One shareholder wants to leave, but the parties cannot agree on the fair value of the shares, and every proposed figure feels either inflated or unfair. A Section 994 unfair prejudice claim under the Companies Act 2006 can address conduct that unfairly prejudices a shareholder’s interests. In…
When a shareholder dispute turns sour, one question usually lands hardest: what are the shares worth? This is where fair value and market value get mixed up. They sound close. They are not the same, and the difference can change the outcome by a painful amount. If you own or run an SME, the key…
When shareholders fall out, the loudest argument often sounds personal. Underneath it, there’s usually one hard question: what is the business worth? For many UK SMEs, that question decides who exits, who stays, and what each side should receive. An independent business valuation by Consult EFC gives everyone a sensible place to start. It swaps…
When shareholders stop trusting each other, the argument usually lands on one number. One side thinks the business is worth far more. The other thinks the price is inflated, unfair, or built on wishful thinking. In SME shareholder disputes, that valuation often becomes the centre of the row, especially when one party wants to buy…