Expert Legal Advice for Boardroom and Shareholder Disputes.
Dealing with a boardroom or shareholder dispute can pose significant challenges for any business, potentially disrupting commercial activities and jeopardising long-term objectives. However, with our specialist legal guidance, you can mitigate disruptions and resolve conflicts efficiently. If necessary, we have a strong litigation team to guide you through the High Court on large claims.
With a strong presence in Norfolk, including offices in Norwich and Attleborough, and a growing client base and facilities in London, our experienced commercial and litigation teams are well-equipped to address a wide range of disputes with precision and efficiency. Whether you are in disputes concerning shareholder agreements, directors’ service contracts and duties, or other contentious issue including covenants and insolvency claims, we are here to provide strategic solutions tailored to your unique business and personal needs.
Our expertise covers various disputes, including:
- Breaches of shareholder agreements
- Directors’ duties and fiduciary obligations
- Removal of shareholders
- Restrictive covenants and unfair prejudice claims
- Insolvency and winding-up proceedings
- Restructuring
- Exits and retirement
Protecting your interests
We take proactive measures to protect your interests, including:
- Drafting comprehensive articles of association and shareholders’ agreements to pre-emptively address potential disputes.
- Providing guidance on shareholder approval requirements and essential decision-making processes.
Current cases include:
- Acting on a High Court claim for damages for breach of a Joint Venture value in excess of £1m.
- Defending a High Court claim for alleged breach of agreement by a former co- director in excess of £5m.
- Acting for majority Shareholders on a Section 994 Petitions for the transfer of shares and damages.
- Acting for directors defending a claim by Liquidators for alleged misfeasance and other insolvency claims £900,000.
Whilst our offices are based in Norfolk, we have meeting facilities in London and act for clients across the country, so distance is no object in terms of the scope of clients we assist.
Let our commercial and litigation teams navigate the legal complexities, so you can focus on driving your business forward. For expert legal advice on boardroom and shareholder disputes, contact Peter Hastings, Director and Litigation Specialist by emailing ph@rogers-norton.co.uk