Shareholder disputes are often assumed to be a problem only between shareholders. In reality, directors can face significant personal risk once a dispute escalates.During shareholder conflicts, directors must continue to act in the best interests of the company as a whole. Decisions around access to information, financial transactions, governance, and business operations can all be scrutinised if the matter ends up before a court.This video explains how directors’ duties operate during shareholder disputes in Victoria, common risk areas that lead to personal liability, and why early legal advice is critical to protecting yourself when tensions rise.