Clearing a path to the best result – the difficulties in getting the desired remedy in an unfair prejudice petition
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Decisions made my majority shareholders, who are often directors, may be detrimental to minority shareholders whose opinions may not be consulted on the decision. The Companies Act 2006 (section 994) provides protection for shareholders who are being unfairly prejudiced.
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We are proud at Clarke Willmott to frequently be instructed by sports stars, leading sporting professionals, ranging from Premier League football managers and footballers to elite international and Premiership rugby players.
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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?
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An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company’s management or other shareholders.
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The COVID pandemic has placed many businesses in the difficult position of needing to recover debt. When a judgment debt is not paid, taking steps to enforce payment from the debtor will often be necessary.
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Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
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The effectiveness of contractual exclusion clauses
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Peter Brewer, in our commercial litigation team has a particular interest in complex contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, banking disputes and professional negligence claims.
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