Christopher Taylor
Hampshire SP10 1NT
shareholder disputes Solicitors Hampshire
21 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Christopher has over 18 years of experience and expertise in helping people move home. He deals with residential sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and more complex property matters such as easements and rectification of title. Since qualifying...
Christian Browne
Leicestershire LE16 7WB
shareholder disputes Solicitors Leicestershire
28 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Chris specialises in corporate, commercial and intellectual property law and is based in our Leicester and Market Harborough office. He advises on mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, private equity and investments and regularly advises on international transactions....
Qarrar SOMJI
Birmingham B12 0NS
shareholder disputes Solicitors Birmingham
11 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Qarrar leads the Dispute Resolution team at Witan Solicitors, specialising in high-value disputes, assisting both individuals and organisations. Qarrar has helped clients navigate a broad range of commercial litigation matters including shareholder and director disputes, breach of directors’...
Simon Terry
Amersham HP6 6FA
shareholder disputes Solicitors Amersham
27 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Having started my career in the Commercial Litigation department of one of the larger firms in the City of London I have spent the last 20+ years working both in private practice and in-house, gaining valuable experience of...
Lynne Brooke
London N1 6DR
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
55 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I have been a solicitor for over 40 years and have wide experience of the law and its operation. The rule of law is a framework for Civil Society in which enterprises contribute to the well being and...
Jane Golledge
London EC4V 5EF
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
36 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I am an insolvency law specialist, expert in personal and corporate recovery and insolvency, mainly acting for office holders, companies and individuals in difficulty. My practice covers business rescue, business and asset disposals and acquisitions, insolvency and recovery...
What issues commonly lead to shareholder disputes?
- Breach of shareholders’ agreement: Allegations that one or more shareholders failed to uphold agreed obligations or restrictions.
- Director misconduct: Claims that a director or majority shareholder has abused their position, diverted business opportunities, or misused company funds.
- Dividend policy conflicts: Disputes over how and when profits should be distributed among shareholders.
- Minority shareholder rights: Concerns that controlling shareholders are acting unfairly or oppressively, infringing on the minority’s interests.
- Valuation and buyouts: Disagreements about how to price shares when a shareholder wishes to exit or is forced out.
How can a solicitor help resolve shareholder disputes, and what does it cost?
A commercial solicitor experienced in corporate law can:
- Interpret contracts and duties: Reviewing the company’s articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, and directors’ duties to determine legal positions.
- Negotiate or mediate solutions: Seeking consensus through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to avoid costly court proceedings.
- Prepare legal action if needed: Drafting claims, gathering evidence, and representing you in court if negotiation fails.
- Structure buyouts or settlements: Arranging fair valuation mechanisms and terms that enable one or more shareholders to exit.
Costs vary based on the dispute’s complexity, potential litigation, and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates may range from £150 to £500, with fixed-fee or staged-fee agreements possible for certain phases (e.g., initial negotiations). An initial consultation—often free or at a reduced rate—can outline your legal position, estimated costs, and likely strategies for resolving the dispute effectively.
Alison Morjaria
Woking GU21 6BD
shareholder disputes Solicitors Woking
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Alison is an experienced senior commercial lawyer, qualified in England and Wales. She worked for many years as an associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (where she trained) and then as an in-house lawyer at EY. She has now...
Ashley Gurr
London W10 5AD
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
17 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ashley predominantly worked with SME clients, and developed a very good understanding of their needs and requirements. Accordingly, he developed his reputation as an astute Solicitor with a keen eye for detail and genuine commercial awareness. In 2012,...
Jai SINGH
London EC2N 1HN
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jai is a senior legal consultant with the Alston Asquith corporate/commercial team with extensive international and London City work experience. A Cambridge University Law alumnus, Jai has particular expertise in relation to complex transactions, including in the areas...
Asif Khan
London W10 5AD
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
10 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Before joining Lawbite, Asif worked in private practice with a silver circle international firm and in-house with FCA regulated investment and asset management firms. Having worked in-house and started a business of his own, Asif understands the cost...
Sherine Silva
London NW10 4UA
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
31 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
I am the Managing Director of Hodders Law Limited and Head of the Commercial Department. I have been qualified for 23 years. I am a Director of Hodders Law Limited and Head of the Commercial Department. I qualified...
Michael Buckworth
London EC2A 2AB
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Mr Buckworth and his wider team at Buckworths work with high growth businesses on commercial property transactions, investment rounds and M&A transactions. Areas of law: ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSALS, BRANDING & IP, COMMERCIAL, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, EMPLOYEE INCENTIVISATION, FUNDRAISING, SHAREHOLDER...
5 Solicitors Commercial / Business Law (Area of expertise might be shareholder disputes)
Irena Dajkovic
London W1J 6ER
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
Does not accept legal aid
Dr Irena Dajkovic, the Founding and Managing Partner of DALIR Law Firm, is a lawyer with a combination of about twenty years of private practice and in-house experience in commercial, corporate and regulatory laws. Over the years,...
Carla Caroli
London W10 5AD
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
9 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Joined LawBite in 2017, with over 13 years international experience in advising on commercial and corporate matters in a wide range of sectors. Carla holds a Master’s degree in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge. In-house and...
Hannah Ives
London W10 5AD
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
23 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Hannah works with clients to develop an understanding of them and their business and enjoys using her legal expertise to find pragmatic solutions to what they are trying to achieve. LawBite is an online legal platform, connecting small...
Ben AMUNWA
London EC4Y 7EU
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
12 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ben is an experienced barrister working across employment, education and public law for institutional clients and professional individuals.
Danny Dyer
London e15 2dr
shareholder disputes Solicitors London
Accepts legal aid in shareholder disputes
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