This article is part of our ongoing series on Singapore company law case law. It examines the doctrine of legitimate expectations as applied in Section 216 minority oppression cases under the Companies Act (Cap 50). Introduction: What Is Section 216? Section 216 of the Companies Act (Cap 50) is Singapore's primary remedy for minority shareholders [...]
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When minority shareholders in a Singapore private limited company suffer oppression, unfair discrimination, or prejudicial conduct by the majority, Section 216 of the Companies Act 1967 provides several remedies. Among the most drastic — yet sometimes most appropriate — is a winding up order. This article examines when Singapore courts will order the winding up [...]