The relationships between directors, shareholders and partners are a critical element to the growth and success of companies and partnerships.

Those relationships will be tested on occasions and sometimes deteriorate to a point when legal advice can assist or is necessary.

We look for the early and efficient resolution of disputes when they occur but will always frame our approach around your objectives.

We are accustomed to providing clear, robust advice in short timescales to help you with negotiations or critical meetings.

The sensitivity surrounding commercial interests can make mediation an attractive dispute resolution forum but sometimes it is necessary to fight on your behalf through the court or at arbitration. Our varied experiences of partnership, director & shareholder disputes ensure that the most effective strategy is used.

We regularly advise and, where necessary, litigate in relation to:

• the duties of Directors and Partners;
• the dissolution of partnerships;
• deadlock disputes;
• disputes regarding ownership of intellectual property; and
• partnership and shareholder disputes, including unfair prejudice claims and derivative actions