Suzuki Motors has initiated arbitration proceedings against Volkswagen in a bid to buy back its shares from the German carmaker.
Volkswagen bought a 9.9% stake in Suzuki in 2009, but relations between the two have since deteriorated.
Suzuki ended its partnership with VW in September, after the later accused it of breaking terms of their agreement.
The German firm has said Suzuki has “no legal foundation” to force it to sell its shares.
“Suzuki Motor Corporation is today commencing arbitration proceedings in London with the ICC International Court of Arbitration, in order to compel Volkswagen AG to dispose of its Suzuki shares to Suzuki or Suzuki’s designated third party,” the Japanese carmaker said in a statement.
