Business Services
Directors Disputes
Strategic resolution of shareholder conflicts and board-level disputes
Strategic resolution of shareholder conflicts and board-level disputes
Directors' disputes and shareholder conflicts can paralyse businesses, destroy value, and threaten company survival. Our team provides specialist litigation services to directors, shareholders, and companies facing board-level conflicts, governance breakdowns, and shareholder disputes across all sectors.
From unfair prejudice petitions and derivative actions to directors' duties claims and share valuation disputes, we represent all parties in complex corporate litigation. Our approach combines technical company law expertise with commercial pragmatism to resolve disputes while protecting business interests and shareholder value.
From shareholder agreements to High Court litigation, we provide strategic counsel across all corporate and governance disputes.
Section 994 unfair prejudice petitions for minority shareholders alleging oppressive conduct, breach of shareholder agreements, or exclusion from management.
Claims against directors for breach of fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, self-dealing, diversion of corporate opportunities, and misappropriation of assets.
Derivative claims brought by shareholders on behalf of the company against directors for wrongdoing, requiring court permission under Companies Act 2006.
Disputes over share valuations in buyouts, drag-along provisions, exit provisions, and unfair prejudice remedies including expert determination and court assessment.
Partnership dissolution, expulsion disputes, accounting disputes, profit-sharing conflicts, and conversion of partnerships to LLP or limited company structures.
Just and equitable winding up petitions on grounds of deadlock, quasi-partnership breakdown, loss of substratum, or oppressive conduct where alternative remedies unavailable.
Strategic directors dispute resolution combining company law expertise with commercial focus and negotiation skills.
We analyse governance structures, shareholder agreements, and factual circumstances to assess legal positions, available remedies, and optimal strategy. Early case assessment identifies strengths and weaknesses informing strategic decisions.
Directors' disputes threaten business operations and destroy value. We actively pursue structured mediation and negotiated buyouts where possible—achieving exit and settlement while preserving business continuity and minimising litigation costs.
Directors' disputes require deep understanding of Companies Act duties, shareholder remedies, governance principles, and valuation methodologies. Our team combines technical company law mastery with practical commercial experience.
When negotiation fails, we pursue our clients' interests through unfair prejudice petitions, derivative actions, and breach of duty claims with skill and tenacity—achieving optimal outcomes through effective court advocacy.
Dedicated corporate litigation practice with expertise across unfair prejudice, directors' duties, derivative actions, and shareholder dispute resolution.
Successful outcomes in high-value directors' disputes including substantial unfair prejudice settlements, successful derivative actions, and effective buyout negotiations.
We understand shareholder disputes threaten business operations—our approach balances legal strategy with business continuity and value preservation objectives.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your business needs.
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