Director and Shareholder Disputes

Whatever the cause of disputes between directors and shareholders, our dispute resolution and litigation team are on hand to help.

We're proactive

We don’t just look after you, we look out for you. That means we bring you insights, advice and keep you up to date on all kinds of legal matters so you can keep ahead.

We’re expert-led

We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

We talk your language

The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

Overview

Prompt legal advice in director and shareholder disputes saves time and money

Timely advice in director and shareholder disputes

Disputes can break out among the directors and shareholders of a business for a variety of reasons. Differences over direction, personality clashes, misconduct, and conflicts of interest are not uncommon. Often these disputes can impact the effective running of the company, so it is important to get expert advice as soon as possible.

What we do

Our dispute resolution and litigation team have helped numerous clients through these types of disputes, and our experience can often help us present a solution that doesn’t require court action and will quickly get your business back on track, saving you time and money.

Our litigation specialists by your side if court action is necessary

If your dispute looks like it might head to court, we’ll walk you through every step of the process. We’ll look after your interests and work to get you the best possible result. We’ll give you our expert legal opinion based on what’s happening. You can be confident that we’ll always be open and honest with you, so you’ll know exactly where you stand.

How we can help

If you’d like to meet one of our experts for a confidential, no obligation chat, please get in touch.

We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.

The Tees Law commercial litigation team continues to provide a level of service akin to the larger London practices, but do so on a more affable, client-focused footing.
Legal 500 UK, 2026

Our expertise

Our director and shareholder disputes solicitors can help with a range of issues including:

Misconduct by a shareholder or director
Fiduciary or contractual disputes
Conflicts of interest
Company deadlock
Fraud and embezzlement
Dismissing a director

Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm and our commercial team are experienced in all aspects of business law, so you can be assured of a comprehensive and joined-up service. Our specialist team comprises colleagues from across our organisation, for example in: employment law, real estate, litigation and business finance.

We also have in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need for your business.