A legal investigation into Soho House & Co's board and controlling stockholders has been initiated over alleged breaches of fiduciary responsibilities and potential conflicts of interest. The probe highlights concerns that a controlling shareholder holding 62.3% of the voting power may be undermining minority shareholder rights by favoring proposals that concentrate power and limit democratic oversight.

On March 5, 2025, securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP launched an investigation into Soho House & Co Inc.'s board of directors and its controlling shareholder, Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa Companies, over potential breaches of fiduciary duty. The investigation raises issues over a takeover offer that could disadvantage minority shareholders by favoring the interests of the controlling stakeholders.

Multiple law firms, including BFA and FKS, have announced investigations into Soho House's board and controlling stockholders for potential breaches of fiduciary duty. Concerns center on a buyout offer structured to favor controlling shareholders at the expense of minority stockholders, raising issues of conflicts of interest and unethical corporate governance.

A former Latino employee, Eduardo Rodriguez, has filed a lawsuit against Soho House alleging racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation after voicing concerns about his treatment. The claims include being denied promotions and ultimately being terminated in March.

Soho House outlines its commitment to ethical supplier relations, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental impact, animal welfare, community engagement and workers' rights. The company requires suppliers to adhere to high ethical standards, deters modern slavery in its supply chain, and addresses racial injustice as part of its overall mission.

A former SoHo House employee has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination at the celebrity hotspot, raising concerns over the company's treatment of marginalized workers.

An ex-employee, Eduardo Rodriguez, has filed a lawsuit against Soho House West Hollywood alleging racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation after being denied promotions and treated poorly due to his Latino descent. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Monica Superior Court on September 15, details claims of systemic discrimination including derogatory remarks by management and unequal treatment compared to non-Latino employees.

A Latino former worker has filed a lawsuit against SoHo House alleging racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The suit claims that non-white employees, including the plaintiff, were systematically denied promotions in favor of non-Latino workers, and that management ignored discrimination complaints, allowing racially charged remarks and practices to persist.

Soho House published a public pledge in summer 2020 outlining comprehensive commitments to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion. The pledge includes targets for increasing BIPOC representation in senior roles, revamping recruitment practices, mandating anti-racism and unconscious bias training, and establishing community partnerships with BIPOC-owned businesses. This initiative is positioned to address racial injustice and foster an inclusive workplace and community.