Clarity and confidence when you need it most.

Disputes between shareholders, directors, and business partners can be among the most disruptive and emotionally charged challenges a business faces. At Porter Dodson, we provide strategic, commercially focused advice to help you resolve these conflicts efficiently, and protect the future of your business.

Whether you're navigating a joint venture breakdown, a director exit, or a dispute between family shareholders, we’re here to guide you through it with clarity and care.

How we help

We act for majority and minority shareholders, directors, partners, and companies in a wide range of disputes, including:

Minority shareholder claims
Breach of fiduciary duties by directors or partners
Breach of shareholder or partnership agreements
Derivative actions brought on behalf of the company
Unfair prejudice petitions and winding-up proceedings
Statutory rights of inspection of company documents
Exit negotiations for directors or partners
Dissolution of partnerships
Disputes linked to insolvency or the appointment of administrators or liquidators

Our approach

We understand that these disputes often involve long-standing relationships, with colleagues, business partners, or even family members. That’s why we take time to understand the personalities involved, the commercial context, and your long-term goals.

Where possible, we aim to resolve disputes early and constructively. But if litigation becomes necessary, we’ll help you establish a strong position from the outset.

We act for clients ranging from multinational corporations to family-run businesses and professional services firms.

Thank you for your help in these difficult circumstances. Brilliant at looking at the complete case, as well as the specifics. Finding a way through in difficult circumstances. There were plenty of grey areas and yet Will found a way of negotiating a settlement – with closure.

Property Litigation Client

Enormous thanks to the to the Porter Dodson Solicitors team based in Taunton, with particular reference to Danielle Luke and Chris Green. I have no hesitation in recommending PD as a company in which to put your trust.

Kevin

I would like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to you. Aside from your legal work for us, you were very kind and so helpful and easy to talk to. It made a big difference to be able to talk comfortably to you. You have excellent people skills and are a credit to Porter Dodson. Thank you so much for all that you’ve done.

Phil & Christine

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Shareholder, Director & Partnership Disputes

Clarity and confidence when you need it most.

How we help

Our approach

Facing a shareholder or partnership dispute?

Legal Awards and Accreditations