Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

A lien on shares refers to the right of a company to retain possession of a shareholder’s shares as security for the payment of a debt or other obligations owed by the shareholder. (Invezz)

A company's lien is a legal right to retain possession of shares or dividends until debts owed by the shareholders are paid. In this case, the company's lien extended beyond mere retention, encompassing the right to sell shares to recover outstanding amounts. (CaseMine)