Company and Shareholder Disputes

Many of our commercial clients are limited companies or partnerships, actively managed by directors, shareholders, or partners. However, disagreements can arise over business direction or interpersonal relationships, potentially threatening your business’s reputation and progress, as well as incurring significant costs, not to mention stress and diversion of management time.

Success, and sometimes the very survival of your business, hinges on choosing the right legal partner. At Laceys, our dynamic and innovative team will help you manage, resolve, and ideally prevent company disputes before they escalate.

Here are some common disputes we can help resolve:

Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities: Navigating conflicts when minority shareholders have equal rights as major stakeholders.

Company Direction and Strategy: Addressing disagreements over business strategy and shareholder approval.

Operational Disputes: Resolving conflicts over internal practices like policies on sick pay or dismissal compensation.

Financial Disagreements: Handling disputes over dividend distribution and financial policies not covered in existing agreements.

Breach of Director Obligations: Managing accusations of duty breaches by directors and establishing a resolution process.

At Laceys, we’ve successfully resolved numerous disputes, leveraging our extensive experience to achieve swift solutions.

Our Approach

Litigation can be unpredictable and expensive, so our goal is to align with your commercial objectives while resolving issues efficiently and cost effectively. We prioritise alternative dispute resolution whenever we can, whether through direct communication, meetings, or mediation. If necessary, we’re ready to defend your interests in legal proceedings.

Our team evaluates the commercial viability of pursuing disputes by looking at costs, available evidence, and your specific goals. We provide strategic advice to help you make informed decisions, ensuring you remain in control.

For further advice on any dispute matter you may have, please contact one of the team today to see how we can help.