We assist companies, partnerships, and sole traders with cost effective and proactive advice.
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Contact UsBeing in business can regrettably involve becoming embroiled in a business dispute, be it a commercial dispute with another business, a dispute between shareholders or directors in the same business or following insolvency. We assist companies, partnerships, and sole traders with cost effective and proactive advice with the aim of resolving disputes as quickly and cheaply as possible.
We have significant experience of assisting clients with all aspects of the various type of commercial disputes that arise in the course of business. A significant part of our work involves assisting businesses with a wide variety of contract disputes, dealing with issues ranging from debt recovery to disputes regarding contractual terms and enforcement.
We have particular expertise is dealing with company and partnership disputes, including disputes between shareholder, minority
shareholder disputes, company valuation disputes and claims involving directors. We assist directors in claims brought arising out of the insolvency of a company, including disqualification proceedings.
We also actively encourage early and commercial settlement of disputes by way of a number of dispute resolution methods including a particular expertise in mediation.
If the dispute is with a third party, effort should be made to engage with the other party to try to resolve matters, failing which a solicitor can be instructed to write a letter of claim or similar communication.
How such matters are resolved should be set out in the Company’s Articles of Association and/or a Shareholders Agreement. In the event of a “deadlock”, ultimately such disputes can only be resolved through court proceedings.
A director’s principal duties are to act within their powers and to act in the best interests of the company.
It is in the interest of all involved to settle a dispute without the need for court proceedings. Typically, disputes can be settled at without prejudice meetings or at more formal mediations.
To act in conflict with the interests of the company.
Yes. A shareholder who is not a director generally has no obligation to be involved in the day to day running of a company (unless this is provided for in a Shareholders Agreement).
Generally not, unless the situation is provided for in a Shareholders Agreement.
The most common types of contractual disputes centre on performance, payment terms, and the rights to terminate the contract.
Various factors can render a contract void, including lack of consideration, mistake or illegality.
Various factors can render a contract unenforceable, including misrepresentation, duress or public policy.
We take the time to get to know our clients and their businesses, and we work collaboratively with them to achieve their goals.
Meet Our TeamsI had the pleasure of working with David on some issues we had; from start to finish the experience was very good, and we got the outcome we needed as a company plus very good advice for the future. Overall a 5-star experience.
Having recently worked with BBS Law to successfully conclude an Intellectual Property infringement case we were extremely happy with the services they provided.
David Bondt expertly guided us through the process and mediation, providing knowledgeable, professional and commercial support at all stages – thanks again David!
During a very difficult period in our business, we had to seek the help of a professional Law firm. We selected BBS Law Ltd following initial calls with Andrew Haffner and the Litigation Team. The support and unbiased guidance given by Andrew and the team guided us through many nightmare events. The extensive knowledge and professional support given to the complexities of the problem were well understood by BBS Law Ltd.
I instructed David Bondt of BBS Law to deal with a complex intellectual property dispute. The other side were trying to be overly aggressive, but David and his team were able to deal with the situation professionally and robustly on my behalf. Needless to say, BBS Law obtained a very favourable outcome for us and gave very clear and concise advice to me throughout the case. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the litigation team at BBS Law.