Company Disputes Barristers
Expert representation for shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice, and director duties.
Specialist Commercial Barristers Regulated by the BSB
Company disputes between shareholders, directors, and stakeholders can threaten the viability of a business.
A specialist company law Barrister can represent you in unfair prejudice petitions, derivative claims, and winding-up proceedings.
What Company Disputes Barristers Do
Court Advocacy
Representation at:
- •County Court
- •High Court
- •Commercial Court
- •Interim applications
- •Trial
- •Appeals
Legal Advice
Expert guidance on:
- •Claim assessment
- •Strategic options
- •Settlement prospects
- •Costs implications
- •Evidence requirements
- •Procedural steps
Document Drafting
Barristers can draft:
- •Particulars of claim
- •Defence
- •Witness statements
- •Skeleton arguments
- •Applications
- •Settlement offers
You file at court and serve on the other party.
What You Handle
With Direct Access:
- •Filing at court
- •Serving documents
- •Evidence gathering
- •Court admin
- •Correspondence
- •Court fees
How Direct Access Works
- 1
CASE REVIEW
Barrister assesses your claim and advises on strategy.
- 2
PRE-ACTION
Letter before action following commercial pre-action protocol.
- 3
PROCEEDINGS
File claim. Barrister drafts particulars.
- 4
PREPARATION
Disclosure, witness evidence, and trial preparation.
- 5
TRIAL
Barrister presents your case at trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Direct Access for company disputes?
Yes. Direct Access works well for company disputes. You get expert court representation while managing admin yourself.
How much does it cost?
Initial advice from £750. Court hearings from £2,000 per day. Significant savings compared to using a Solicitor.
What courts handle commercial disputes?
County Court for claims under £100,000. High Court for larger claims. Commercial Court for complex business disputes.
Can I recover costs?
If successful, the court may order the other side to contribute to your costs. Your Barrister will advise on costs recovery.
Should I try mediation?
Courts encourage ADR. Your Barrister can represent you at mediation and advise on settlement.
What evidence do I need?
Contracts, correspondence, financial records, and witness evidence. Your Barrister will advise on what strengthens your case.
Resolve Your Company Disputes
Expert commercial litigation for company disputes.
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