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Our commercial litigation team regularly acts for clients involved in shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice claims. In this article we examine a Court of Appeal case regarding minority shareholder rights. In Saxon Woods Investments Ltd v Costa [2025] EWCA Civ 708, the Court of Appeal clarified and reinforced important aspects of minority shareholder rights and […]

In previous articles we have explained that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides a method of resolving conflicts and disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR seeks to fulfil the ‘overriding objective’ introduced by the Civil Procedure Rules Part 1.4(2) of providing access to civil justice by making it more time and cost effective. The importance of […]

Terminating a contract can be a complex and sensitive process, but in certain circumstances, it may be necessary. Whether due to a breach of contract, a change in circumstances, or other valid reasons, understanding the legal grounds for contract termination and following the proper steps is crucial to avoid legal disputes. Once the terms of […]

When instructing a professional to carry out a particular specialised service, it is to be expected that such service will be conducted with a reasonable degree of care or skill. Professional negligence arises when a professional advisor, such as a doctor, dentist, lawyer, accountant or architect fails to perform the responsibility entrusted upon them to […]

Business defamation may be committed by way of libel, made in a permanent form, such as writing or broadcasting, or slander, which has no permanent record and may be made through a speech or gestures. In seeking to protect the reputation of both individuals and corporate bodies, the law imposes differing criteria to be proven […]

Shareholder disputes are a common occurrence, whether between shareholders themselves or between the shareholders and the Board of Directors. These conflicts can stem from a variety of issues, including breaches of directors' duties, disagreements over company policies, financial mismanagement, or disputes over financial remuneration. At the start of any business venture involving multiple individuals with […]