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Director and shareholder disputes
Whatever the cause of disputes between directors and shareholders, our dispute resolution and litigation team are on hand to help.
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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.
"There is a depth of knowledge in the team, with a variety of specialist practitioners.
" Legal 500 2027
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.
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
Legal and financial advice under one roof
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.
Our advisers provide holistic financial planning, and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.
Get in touch today, we’re here to help
If you need help resolving director or shareholder disputes, our specialist lawyers provide clear, practical advice to protect your interests and help achieve a cost-effective resolution, whether through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings.
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
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“The partner responsible for managing our work (David Perry) always makes himself available to discuss matters when we require him, and we have every confidence in his ability to think his way around any problem.”
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