Shareholder Disputes in Family Owned Companies

This MWKA Online Talk was delivered on 10 December 2025 by Mr Sebastian Liew and Mr Aaron Liew and moderated by Ms Joyce Wong. Please visit https://mahwengkwai.com/talks-signup/ to register for upcoming talks. Overview: Family-owned companies form the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, built on trust, shared vision, and generational leadership. Yet when relationships break down, that trust can quickly erode, giving rise to disputes that threaten both the family and the business. Join our corporate litigation lawyers as they discuss how conflicts in family-run businesses can lead to deadlocks, allegations of mismanagement, shareholder oppression, and derivative actions. This session will examine how Malaysian courts address these disputes under the Companies Act 2016, highlighting leading cases and offering practical strategies for resolving family and shareholder conflicts without destroying the business itself. Talk Points: ● Understanding Family-Owned Companies ● Common Disputes and Legal Challenges ● Case Studies and Court Insights ● Resolving and Preventing Conflict Speaker: Sebastian Liew (Senior Associate), Aaron Liew (Associate) Moderator: Joyce Wong (Associate)