Partnership Dispute Solicitors

Disputes between business partners can threaten everything you've worked for. Our specialist SRA-regulated solicitors provide robust, commercially-focused legal advice to protect your interests, resolve conflict, and secure the future of your business.

Common Causes of Partnership Disputes

Disagreements can arise for many reasons, often escalating quickly without clear legal guidance. Our solicitors have extensive experience in resolving all types of partnership disputes.

Breach of Agreement

When one partner acts outside the terms of the Partnership Agreement, or if no agreement exists.

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Financial Mismanagement

Disputes over finances, unauthorised spending, or a lack of transparency in the accounts.

Challenge Financial Misconduct

Exit & Dissolution

Disagreements over how to value the business, buy out a partner, or dissolve the partnership fairly.

Discuss Your Exit Strategy

Disputes Over Direction

A fundamental disagreement about the future direction or management of the business.

Resolve a Deadlock

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Our Approach to Resolving Disputes

We focus on commercially-sensible solutions to protect your financial interests and the business itself.

Negotiation First: We are expert negotiators, focused on reaching a practical, commercial settlement without needing to go to court.
Mediation: We frequently use formal mediation to help partners find common ground in a confidential and cost-effective setting.
Litigation as a Last Resort: While we are robust litigators, we only advise court action when all other avenues have been exhausted, saving you time, stress, and money.

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Real UK Case Study: The Importance of a Partnership Agreement

Cheema v Jones [2017]

The Situation: Two individuals went into business together, buying and renovating properties. They had no written partnership agreement and operated on the basis of a verbal, 50/50 understanding.

The Problem: When the relationship broke down, a dispute arose over the existence and terms of the partnership. One partner argued there was no partnership, meaning the other was not entitled to 50% of the significant property portfolio.

The Outcome: The High Court had to piece together evidence over a decade to determine that a partnership did exist. The lack of a written agreement led to a hugely expensive, stressful, and time-consuming court battle that could have been avoided.

What this means for you: A clear, professionally drafted Partnership Agreement is the single most important tool to prevent disputes. If you don't have one, our solicitors can help you put one in place or advise you on your rights in a dispute.

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"The advice and support I received was excellent, professional and helped me through a very difficult situation with my business. I have no hesitation in recommending their services for any commercial dispute."

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"I was kept informed at every stage and they were very easy to get hold of when I had a query. Would definitely recommend."

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"Very friendly and professional service. They explained everything clearly and I felt I was in safe hands. A great weight off my mind."

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Your Questions About Partnership Disputes

What if we don't have a written Partnership Agreement?

If there is no written agreement, your partnership is governed by the default rules set out in the Partnership Act 1890. These rules are very basic and often unsuitable. For example, under the Act, all partners are entitled to an equal share of profits, regardless of their capital contribution, and any partner can dissolve the partnership at any time. This is why a formal agreement is so crucial.

Do we have to go to court to resolve a dispute?

Not necessarily. In fact, our primary goal is to resolve disputes without going to court. We are expert negotiators and frequently use commercial mediation to help partners reach a confidential and mutually acceptable agreement, which saves the significant time, cost, and stress of a public court battle.

What are my first steps if I'm in a dispute?

The first step is to get expert legal advice from a solicitor who specialises in this area. Do not take any rash actions, such as trying to exclude your partner or removing money from the business account. We can provide a confidential assessment of your legal position and advise you on the safest and most effective way to proceed.

Protect Your Business and Your Future

Don't let a partnership dispute derail your success. Our expert commercial solicitors are here to provide the robust legal advice you need to protect your rights.

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