Company and Partnership Disputes
Hewetts has particular expertise in dealing with a variety of business related disputes both by way of commercial litigation and dispute resolution. The new Companies Act 2006 has failed to address what happened when a director who is also a shareholder wishes to sell his shares, or where he dies or is dismissed. Should the shares be offered to remaining shareholders? How are they to be valued? What is the procedure for sale or transfer? This lack of clarity inevitably leads to disputes and ultimately litigation.
We have been involved in a number of disputes between shareholders and directors and are experienced in bringing practical solutions to resolve disagreements and if necessary the conduct of litigation.
We act for many professional partnerships such as doctors, dentists, vets, accountants etc and are experienced in dealing with partnership issues and disputes. What is to happen when a partner wishes to retire? How is he to be repaid his capital? Is goodwill to be valued in the business? We can help with:
- Share valuations
- Directors Disputes
- Partnership Disputes
- Retirement and expulsion issues
A number of long running cases have successfully been resolved by Dispute Resolution and the avoidance of expensive commercial litigation.
We offer free initial advice, regardless of whether or not you later wish to instruct us to act for you.