Common causes of director and/or shareholder disputes include:

Disagreements over the direction and strategy of the business
Conflicts of interest
Remuneration
Terms of service; and
Exit

If a dispute between your business’s directors and/or shareholders looks likely, it is vital that you take legal advice as soon as possible as disputes can quickly and vastly damage the relationship between key personnel along with the value of your company.

Our dispute resolution lawyers are available to advise a board or individual directors and shareholders on their corporate and personal responsibilities. Our team will give you clear legal advice on the strength of your position and negotiate an acceptable settlement.

Speak to a member of our Dispute Resolution team for more information

Call our offices on 0191 567 0465 or Request a call back

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