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Shareholder Disputes Solicitors

 

We regularly act in claims arising from share sales, including warranty and earn-out disputes, and also disputes between shareholders over the company`s strategy, particularly where the parties have equal voting rights.

Our primary objective is always to achieve a pragmatic solution to preserve the value in the business and minimise the paralysing effect such disputes can have.

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“One of the leading dispute resolution teams in the region.”

Legal 500

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Antony Morris

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+44 118 960 4646
Chris Tayton

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+44 118 960 4691
Emma Butcher

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+44 118 960 4671

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“We really appreciated the speed with which our matter was addressed, and with the immediate involvement of a specific subject matter expert. It is apparent that they foster a strong culture of team collaboration. The lead partner was compassionate and realistic, whilst giving us optimism. We always felt well advised.”

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+44 118 958 5321