I’m a partner in the commercial dispute resolution team. I resolve disputes and find solutions to problems for businesses and people in business.
Having been engaged in dispute resolution for over 25 years I have a wealth of experience in guiding clients to a solution to their business problems.
I am instructed at a strategic level across the full spectrum of commercial disputes.
Much of my work is advisory but, when required, I am always ready to roll my sleeves up and get stuck into the process of dispute resolution.
My particular specialism is in resolving internal business disputes and I am the author of A Practical Guide to Shareholder Disputes in Family Businesses.
I am recognised as a leading individual specialising in Commercial Litigation in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
Areas of expertise:
- Shareholder disputes and internal company disputes
- Family businesses
- M&A disputes
- Complex contractual disputes
- Family businesses
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in November 1994
- Member of the Institute of Directors
My experience
Acting for a director/member of company limited by guarantee with regard to wrongful actions of a co-director including misuse of company funds.
Acting for wealthy family in relation to a combined property claim and unfair prejudice petition in respect of multimillion pound London properties
Advising on various post-transaction claims arising from the sale of an interest in the UK’s largest solar park.
Pursuing petition under s.994 of the Companies Act 2006 on behalf of minority shareholders in the holding company of a property development group.
How we made a difference
My thinking
Generational strengths in family businesses
Directors’ duties in smaller companies
Strengths and weaknesses of family businesses
The top 10 causes of shareholder disputes
The different duties of a shareholder and director
Early share valuation in shareholders’ disputes
Is there a requirement for good faith in shareholder relationships?
Model articles – are you quorate as a sole director?
Dilution of shares was unfair but not unfairly prejudicial
Guide to the law relating to shareholder disputes
Shareholders behaving badly in s.994 petitions
Beware of gentleman’s agreements in family companies
Guide to dispute resolution
Late payers beware – the Late Payment Act can bite
Deadlocked companies...how do you break the deadlock?
Unfair prejudice and insolvent companies
It’s not fair! Sibling conflict in family businesses
The role of a company's auditors and accountants in shareholders disputes
Guide to mediation
Six years is no limitation for directors in breach of fiduciary duty
Nipping shareholders disputes in the bud
Legitimate expectations in family businesses
Employee shareholders – beware of restrictive covenants attached to the shares
Excessive directors’ pay and unfair dividends in family businesses
Overpaid for a business: what are your options?
Just & equitable winding up – the last resort?
What’s in a partnership?
Shareholders in family businesses behaving badly – the court’s response
To resign as a director, or not resign, that is the question?
Declaring dividends – dangers for directors
Awards
