Expert corporate and shareholder disputes lawyers
Blake Morgan’s expert shareholder disputes lawyers provide a first-class service in complex matters concerning the affairs of companies.
Shareholder disputes can be very damaging to a business and carry financial and reputational risk. We seek to manage risk and avoid litigation where possible. Our corporate and shareholder disputes lawyers provide practical and commercial advice to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
The breadth of experience and sector expertise of our specialist Corporate and Shareholder Disputes teams allows us to provide solutions to complex corporate issues.
Main areas of practice
Our corporate and shareholder disputes lawyers provide commercial solutions in the following areas:
Shareholder agreements
Our teams have significant experience in preparing shareholder agreements for a variety of stakeholders, including the board of directors, founder shareholders, management teams and private and professional investors, together with all associated documents to ensure that the terms governing the relationship between the parties are clearly documented.
Unfair prejudice petitions and derivative claims
We have a wealth of experience in acting for shareholders and companies where it is alleged that the company's affairs have been conducted in a manner which is unfairly prejudicial to the interests of an individual shareholder or shareholders.
Directors duties, claims for misfeasance
We are regularly instructed in both bringing and defending claims for misfeasance. On a regular basis we provide advice to directors with a focus on their statutory duties, in particular when businesses are not performing as would be hoped.
Restrictive covenant and injunctive proceedings
We have a wealth of experience in acting on an urgent basis in both bringing and defending proceedings. We can draw on experts from a variety of fields of law to provide urgent technical advice to get you the best commercial result.
Partnership disputes
Our teams also have significant experience in drafting and preparing partnership agreements for respective partners in order to avoid and settle any disputes in the most appropriate manner. We also have a strong offering in acting for individual partners in respect of disputes that they might be involved in.
Our clients
We act for shareholders and directors of companies.
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