Our experts have the experience and specialist knowledge needed to help when business partners and shareholders find themselves with opposing views on a situation.
Irrespective of how a business is constituted, there are times when disagreements between the owners cannot be resolved by discussion, or where there are shares in the business or other assets at stake. Under these circumstances, legal help from partnership and shareholder dispute solicitors might be the only option.
Unlike company directors, who may only be managers of a firm, partners and shareholders are generally the owners of a business. This added personal and professional interest means that disagreements between them can cause real problems to the ability of the company to trade on a day-to-day basis and the ongoing health of a company.
At Ramsdens we have a highly skilled and dedicated team, with the expertise to resolve often complex partnership and shareholder disputes. Our solicitors have a comprehensive understanding of all relevant aspects of business law, and our focus is always on minimising the impact on the day to day running of a firm. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved in a way that suits both sides, we can also put together a case to acquire another owner’s share in the business.
What could cause a partner or shareholder dispute?
We can help find the best solution for all involved, ensuring the ongoing performance of a company is affected as little as possible.
We have helped to resolve partnership and shareholder disputes over:
- The direction and focus of the firm
- Salary disparities
- Breach of duties
- Breach of agreements
- Failure to share information
- Conflicting business interests
