Business Partnership Dispute Lawyers
If you disagree with your business partner, our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers can handle it. We can advise you of your rights, obligations and how to best protect your interests in a business partnership dispute.
Resolution for Disputes Between Business Partners
Whether you are director, shareholder (minority or otherwise), or part of a more informal joint venture between family or friends, our business partnership litigation lawyers can assist in resolving conflict, negotiating a fair settlement, and representing you in legal matters.
We can help you navigate a complex and/or volatile matter with the support from our accountants to you to assist in evaluating feasibility of options available, and our lawyers to assess exit strategies.
Navigate Stakeholder Conflict with Trusted Solicitors
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Breach of JV Agreement
- Decision-making Authority
- Financial Issues
- Fraud
- Intellectual Property
- Liability and Debt
- Ownership and Equity
- Performance Obligations
- Profit Shares
Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. We do this whilst minimising the financial and reputational burden that court proceedings often place on businesses and individuals.
If an agreement cannot be reached, we will guide you through the next best course of action for you.
Legal Support for Dissolving a Business Partnership
If you are looking to part ways with your business partner, our solicitors are here to guide you through the potential complexities surrounding the process. We will assess your partnership agreement and determine the most effective legal strategy, whether through negotiation, company dissolution, or dispute resolution.
When dealing with formal disputes between company owners, we respect that this may be a time sensitive matter. This is why we aim to provide efficient, proactive legal solutions to resolve the issue quickly and protect your business value.
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Legal Expertise with Financial Acumen
When you choose Greenhalgh Pickard to represent you, you benefit from an integrated approach to legal matters.
Our solicitors collaborate closely with our in-house accountants on complex, asset-related issues. Together, we can devise a comprehensive strategy that leads to successful, feasible legal and financial outcomes.
Disputes We Resolve Between Company Partners
Our commercial lawyers handle your case with strategic expertise. Whatever the cause for your professional dispute may be, we work on your behalf to reach a favourable outcome.
Disagreements Over Roles and Responsibilities
Partners may disagree on their roles within the business, leading to confusion and conflict over decision-making, leadership, and day-to-day operations.
Profit and Loss Distribution
We resolve disagreements over how profits and losses should be shared among partners, particularly if the partnership agreement doesn’t clearly outline these terms.
Breach of Partnership Agreement
If a business partner fails to adhere to the terms of the partnership agreement, such as failing to meet financial obligations, providing insufficient effort, or violating other agreed-upon terms, we can assist with agreement resolution.
Mismanagement or Misuse of Funds
We handle matters that deal with allegations about financial mismanagement, misuse of business assets, or improper distribution of funds by one or more partners.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Breaches
Disputes can arise if a partner starts a competing business or solicits clients or employees from the partnership, violating non-compete or non-solicitation clauses.
Conflict Over Intellectual Property or Business Assets
These include disagreements over ownership and control of intellectual property, business assets, or branding can lead to legal disputes, particularly when there is no clear allocation in the partnership agreement.
Greenhalgh Pickard’s Commercial Litigation Team
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