{"id":372,"date":"2023-05-24T10:09:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=372"},"modified":"2026-04-16T09:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:12:23","slug":"partnership-business-disputes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/wordpress\/partnership-business-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Partnership &amp; Business Disputes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Partnership &amp; Business Disputes<\/h2>\n<h5>Partnerships are a common business vehicle. Many small businesses take the form of partnerships as they are more flexible and easier to manage than other types of company.<\/h5>\n<p>Disputes between business partners, co-directors, or shareholders can threaten the whole operation. Common issues include:<\/p>\n<p>Breaches of partnership agreements or shareholders&#8217; agreements<br \/>\nUnequal profit sharing, decision-making deadlocks, or exclusion from management<br \/>\nMisuse of company funds, competing businesses, or failure to contribute properly<br \/>\nWinding up the business or buying out a partner&#8217;s share.<\/p>\n<p>The law depends on:<\/p>\n<p>The partnership agreement (if one exists \u2014 partnerships without agreements fall under the Partnership Act 1890)<br \/>\nCompany articles, shareholders&#8217; agreements, or Companies Act 2006 rules for limited companies<br \/>\nDuties of good faith, avoiding conflicts of interest<\/p>\n<p>Resolution options:<\/p>\n<p>Negotiation or mediation to preserve relationships and the business<br \/>\nUnfair prejudice petitions (for company shareholders feeling mistreated)<br \/>\nDissolution of partnership or winding up petitions<br \/>\nClaims for breach of contract or fiduciary duty.<\/p>\n<p>These cases can get emotional and complex quickly. We advise on your rights, review agreements, help draft exit terms, or pursue court remedies like buy-outs or injunctions to stop damaging actions. Our aim is practical solutions that protect your interests and, where possible, keep the business going.<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/wordpress\/court-proceedings-resolving-disputes-479\/\">Court Proceedings Information<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/relationtion-dispute-solicitors.png\" alt=\"Relationship Dispute Solicitor Bishops Stortford\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Contact J L Lezemore Solicitors covering Hertfordshire and Essex<\/h2>\n<p>Do you need help with a Civil Dispute?\u00a0 Call or email us today for clear, practical advice \u2013 no matter where you are based, we can offer flexible appointments by phone, email or virtually (via zoom).<br \/>\nThe sooner we review your case, the more options you usually have. We look forward to helping you resolve it efficiently<br \/>\nPlease visit our\u00a0<a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/lezemoresolicitors.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>We advise on<\/h2>\n<h4>Boundary Disputes<\/h4>\n<p>Boundary disputes are among the most common and most stressful types of civil disputes.<\/p>\n<h4>Partnership &amp; Business Disputes<\/h4>\n<p>If a business or personal relationship goes sour, then it may be necessary to seek legal advice.<\/p>\n<h4>Setting Aside Judgements<\/h4>\n<p>If you don\u2019t think you owe the money, then you can apply to have the CCJ set aside.<\/p>\n<h4>Residential Landlord &amp; Tenant Disputes<\/h4>\n<p>Landlords dealing with a problematic tenant or a tenant who needs advice on dealing with your landlord.<\/p>\n<h4>Dispute Resolution &amp; Meditation<\/h4>\n<p>Joanne Lezemore is an accredited mediator and assist you in resolving your dispute, no matter how complex.<\/p>\n<h4>Help with Construction Disputes<\/h4>\n<p>Vitae adipiscing turpis. 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