Equity disputes can place serious pressure on your business, affecting ownership structures, decision making, cash flow, and long standing relationships between shareholders and founders. At Allied Legal, we approach every equity dispute with a strategic, commercially focused mindset, not just a legal one.
Our litigation team works closely with shareholders, founders, directors, and investors to understand the broader objectives behind the dispute. Whether the issue involves ownership disagreements, shareholder oppression, partnership tension, dilution concerns, or governance conflict, we focus on clear, decisive action that protects your position while preserving long term value where possible.
We prioritise practical resolution pathways, including structured negotiations and targeted mediation, while remaining fully prepared to pursue court proceedings when required. Our role is to give you clarity, reduce uncertainty, and drive a result aligned with your commercial goals.
About
Allied Legal
At Allied Legal, our commercial and startup specialist team is more than just legal experts. We are a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds spanning finance, technology, marketing, and more.
Our collective expertise goes beyond legal counsel; we understand the challenges Australian businesses face because we’ve been there ourselves.
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Years of Combined Legal Expertise
Tailored Solutions to Empower Your Business
- Equity & Shareholder Disputes
- Ownership & Equity Structure Disputes
- Shareholder Oppression & Minority Rights
- Equity Dilution & Capital Raising Disputes
- Exit & Buyout Disputes
- Valuation & Share Transfer Disputes
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Successfully handle business sales or purchases with our expert legal guidance, ensuring smooth transactions and protecting your interests.
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Set your business on a solid legal foundation, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and paving the way for long-term success.
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Navigate complex business transactions confidently, with our specialised commercial law services that mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.
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Safeguard your business and customers by staying compliant with evolving consumer laws, minimising risks and protecting your reputation.
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Create, review, and enforce contracts that are tailored to your business, ensuring clarity, protection, and legal enforceability.
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Our process is designed to be transparent, with fixed pricing and careful attention to detail, supported by our team of experts.
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Complimentary Consultation
Enjoy a complimentary 15-minute consultation with our experienced lawyers, who will discuss your legal needs with you.
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Fixed Fee Quote
We will provide you with a fixed fee quote. Once you agree to the quote, you can sign our engagement letter to proceed.
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Draft Document Preparation
We will prepare draft documents for your review, allowing you the opportunity to ask questions and request any necessary changes.
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Finalisation and Issuance
Receive your final documents! We will also assist you through the signing process to ensure everything is completed smoothly.
Meet the Team
Rahul Kumar
Senior Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Rahul Kumar
Senior Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & EnterprisesRahul Kumar is the founder of Allied Legal and a seasoned corporate lawyer with over 19 years of experience advising on complex corporate law matters. A recognised specialist in the startup and scaleup space, Rahul has a deep understanding of the legal and commercial challenges faced by high-growth businesses.
Having worked at both national and international firms, his expertise spans corporate structuring, capital raising, shareholder arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic governance.
Jean Kallmyr
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & Enterprises
Jean Kallmyr
Corporate & Commercial LawyerStartups & EnterprisesJean is a seasoned Corporate and Commercial Lawyer with 25+ years’ experience across law and business, including investment management and corporate governance.
With expertise in IP, employment law, and strategic advisory, she helps startups and purpose-driven companies navigate complex legal and commercial challenges. Jean holds a JD, an MBA, and is fluent in Mandarin and Swedish.
Nathan Lu
Corporate & Commercial LawyerTechnology & Innovation
Nathan Lu
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer Technology & InnovationNathan is a corporate and commercial lawyer at Allied Legal, bringing a practical and down-to-earth approach to legal problem-solving.
With experience across government and private sectors, he’s advised on everything from tech and privacy matters to large-scale commercial projects.
Nathan has a knack for breaking down complex legal issues and delivering clear, commercially focused advice. He’s also passionate about legal innovation and has led digital transformation initiatives to help legal teams work smarter and faster.
Sheveen Abeyatunge
Marketing & Business DevelopmentOperations & Growth
Sheveen Abeyatunge
Marketing & Business DevelopmentOperations & GrowthSheveen is a skilled Digital Strategist with extensive experience on both client and agency sides. At Allied Legal, he leverages his expertise in digital marketing, business development, and operations to drive growth and create new opportunities for startups, innovation-focused ventures, and commercial law.
Sheveen is passionate about all things startups and blockchain, having been raised in and around the ecosystem, which fuels his drive to support emerging businesses and technological advancements.
Samuel Balazs
Corporate & Commercial
Samuel Balazs
Corporate & CommercialSam works at Allied Legal with experience across several areas of law. He brings a warm, client-focused, and practical approach to achieving strong outcomes. He also has a background in systems optimisation and enjoys making client onboarding simple and seamless.
Sam is passionate about energy and renewables, particularly where they intersect with startups, technology, project finance, and infrastructure.
He holds a JD and is fluent in Hungarian. Outside of work, Sam plays electric guitar, especially blues, and is an avid snowboarder.
Michael Vieyra
Head Of LitigationLitigation & Dispute Resolution
Michael Vieyra
Head Of Litigation Litigation & Dispute ResolutionMichael is a senior litigation and commercial disputes lawyer with over 18 years’ experience in complex matters across Australia and internationally. Dual-qualified in Australia and South Africa, he has acted in high-stakes disputes involving directors’ duties, negligence, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
With experience in the Federal and Supreme Courts, Michael takes a strategic, commercially minded approach to resolving disputes efficiently through litigation, mediation, or negotiation across industries including healthcare, transport, and technology.
Kim Nguyen
Partnerships ManagerStartups & Enterprises
Kim Nguyen
Partnerships ManagerStartups & EnterprisesKim is the partnerships manager at Allied Legal, leading the growth of the firm’s partnership network through her innovative and collaborative approach, and strategic outreach with SMES, corporate partners and startups.
As a lawyer turned entrepreneur, Kim has a decade’s experience in building communities across startup entrepreneurship, social impact and international development.
Rolee Kumar
Head Of GrantsGrant Support & Commercialisation
Rolee Kumar
Head Of GrantsGrant Support & CommercialisationRolee brings over 24 years of experience in research, innovation, and tech commercialisation across health, agriculture, and Deep Tech. She co-founded several ventures, including PYC Therapeutics, which she led from seed funding to a $100M ASX listing.
With a strong track record in securing over $13M in grants and private funding, Rolee supports high-growth companies at Allied Legal through strategic insight and stakeholder collaboration.
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You may need legal support when conflicts affect ownership, shareholder rights, equity arrangements, or governance structures. Acting early with experienced commercial lawyers can prevent escalation and protect your position and long term business interests.
If you are involved in an equity dispute, there are several ways it can be resolved depending on the complexity, cost considerations, and your desired outcome:
Negotiation: Direct discussions between shareholders, founders, or investors to reach a commercially practical and mutually acceptable resolution on ownership, control, or exit terms.
Mediation: A neutral third party facilitates discussions to help resolve the equity dispute without going to court, particularly useful in preserving ongoing business relationships.
Arbitration: An independent arbitrator makes a binding decision based on the merits of the equity dispute, often used where shareholder agreements include arbitration clauses.
Litigation: Court proceedings may be necessary where the equity dispute involves serious issues such as shareholder oppression, breach of duties, or irreconcilable deadlock.
An experienced equity dispute lawyer at Allied Legal will assess your situation and recommend the most effective strategy to resolve your equity dispute efficiently while protecting your rights and long term business interests.
Allied Legal provides expert legal support to help businesses across Australia resolve equity disputes efficiently. Whether your business is in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth, our experienced lawyers offer tailored solutions designed to protect your interests and navigate the complexities of equity law.
The cost of resolving a commercial dispute varies depending on the complexity and specifics of the case. At Allied Legal, we offer competitive pricing for commercial dispute resolution, with legal fees starting from $350. We provide transparent pricing and fixed-fee options to give clarity on your legal costs. Our focus is delivering value while helping you resolve your commercial dispute efficiently and cost-effectively.