Shareholders, Director or Partnership Disputes
Shareholder, Director or Partnership disputes can be similar to family disputes as there is often an emotional element involved. In addition to this, the parties have often invested a great deal of time and money into the business, potentially making it more difficult to resolve any conflicts that may arise.
Whilst it is beneficial, at the commencement of a business, to have an agreement in place which outlines the rights and obligations of the parties, these are often overlooked as everyone is caught up in the excitement of the new venture and money is often directed into other projects with the parties hoping that they will never get in dispute.
These agreements do not necessarily have to be complicated however, they usually take the form of a Partnership Agreement, Shareholders Agreement, Unitholders Agreement or Joint Venture Agreement as may be required in the circumstances (or more than one where multiple entities are involved).
Obviously it is preferable to have the agreement in place before a dispute arises, regardless of whether or not there is a written agreement in place, we can provide you with advice on your rights, obligations and entitlements and assist you in the resolution of these disputes and how the law will operate in the absence of such an agreement.
Call one of our Commercial Lawyers for free initial telephone advice on your circumstances on (02) 9525 8688.
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Dean Groundwater
has 17 years experience including 7 years in the Business Services, Taxation and Insolvency Divisions of a major accounting firm. Dean’s practice includes drafting all types of commercial agreements, dispute resolution and commercial litigation ...read more
Denis Bowles
Denis Bowles has specialised in commercial law for the last 20 years. Denis has wide and valuable experience in commercial transactions and large scale sales and acquisitions, advising on contractual disputes and conducting commercial litigation ...read more
Craig Pryor
Craig Pryor has extensive experience advising on commercial contracts, conducting commercial litigation and civil litigation generally. Craig regularly advises clients on commercial matters relating to the Corporations Act and drafting commercial ...read more
Jayne Humphreys
Jayne Humphreys, Senior Associate, works exclusively in estate planning and can prepare your Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents. Jayne can provide you with detailed advice upon testamentary trusts, avoiding estate claims, protecting assets for beneficiaries and tax minimisation ...read more
Anika Fleet
Anika is now a member of the WMD Corporate and Commercial Group where she is primarily involved in acting for clients in Local, District, Supreme and Federal Court proceedings, providing commercial and corporate advice, providing employment advice, and drafting a range of commercial documents. ...read more
Kathryn Harris
Kathryn has experience advising clients on commercial matters and drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including business sale and purchase agreements, services agreements, agency and distribution agreements and terms and conditions of trade. ...read more
Michael Terry-Whitall
Since joining the firm Michael has worked predominantly in the Criminal and Commercial law divisions where he has gained experience in both criminal and civil litigation. Michael is experienced in the drafting of extensive legal documents and briefing Counsel for complicated matters. ...read more