Barbarian LawFeaturedAurora, ON · July 25, 202650/50 Shareholders: How to Avoid Deadlock Before It Starts
By Karim Eshqoor, BBA, LLB, LLM · Barrister & Solicitor (LSO #83032R) · Barbarian Law® · Updated October 2026 Short answer: Yes, a 50/50 company can deadlock. When two owners hold 50% each and have no shareholder agreement, either one can block everything and neither can decide anything. A unanimous shareholder agreement under section 108...
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