Commercial disputes
Companies suffer internal disputes involving directors or shareholders, and we have extensive experience of resolving these applying the complex legislation and our practical approach to disputes. Typical corporate disputes that we have resolved include those arising out of shareholders' agreements (including deadlock situations), disputes which arise as a result of no formal shareholders' agreement being in place and disputes relating to the removal of a shareholder or director. We also have considerable expertise in both bringing and defending minority shareholder claims relating to the proper operation of a company. Claims against directors that we have resolved include claims that directors have breached their fiduciary or other duties to the company. Our overriding aim is to achieve our client's commercial objectives and provide a framework for the continued success of the business, if appropriate, including the preparation of a new or amended shareholders' agreement.
We also typically act for vendors and purchasers on warranty and associated claims following share sales.
We advise on a wide range of disputes arising out of partnerships, including those of doctors, lawyers, accountants and surveyors, and including disputes as to whether or not a partnership exists. We advise on all aspects of the departure of a partner or partners so as to ensure that the partnership can either continue with minimum disruption to the business going forward or be wound down as appropriate. Again, our fully integrated service provides for the preparation of new or amended partnership deeds to help ensure that disputes do not arise in future.