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Protecting your business interests in times of conflict
Corporate transaction disputes
Buying and selling businesses is a significant undertaking. Often millions of pounds change hands; there can be pages of warranties, earn-out provisions, deferred consideration, consultancy periods and more.
Many corporate transactions go smoothly; however, for those that don’t, swift and specialist advice is essential. The complexity of the process involved means that when disputes arise, more so than any other types of litigation, the right expertise is key.
Although it may seem the obvious choice to contact the transaction lawyers who drafted the original documents, they may not give you the clear and objective advice that is key to understanding your position and devising the best possible strategy to achieve your objectives.
We tailor our advice to your specific requirements, risks and sector niches and deliver a cost-effective solution, avoiding court intervention wherever possible.
Corporate transaction disputes
Our Dispute Resolution team is one of the largest and most experienced in the Midlands and is consistently recognised as a ‘Top Tier’ department by The Legal 500 for commercial litigation services.
We have developed an enviable local and national reputation for advising on large and complex corporate transaction disputes, regularly dealing with issues such as:
We have a fantastic record of achieving resolutions without formal proceedings, but where that is required, we have a wealth of experience in disputes in the specialist divisions of the High Court, arbitration proceedings and expert determination proceedings.
Testimonial
“A strong local focus with national capabilities. They provide a highly responsive, excellent partner-led service.”
“I always found the corporate team at Flint Bishop very easy to deal with. They are pragmatic and commercial in their approach, maintaining excellent communication with both the clients and the other professional services involved in a transaction.”
“Qamer Ghafoor is an experienced and robust litigator who is excellent at achieving results for clients. Kelly Savage is diligent and bright.”
“The department provides an excellent service for clients and is competitive with leading London commercial litigation firms within its practice areas, particularly in insurance disputes. It has a strong client focus and combines solid legal analysis with a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes.”
“Led by ‘pragmatic and articulate litigator’ Nick Wells, Flint Bishop LLP is a key name in Derby for contentious issues. The group works with a range of national clients, including leading pub chains, insurers and convenience stores, acting in complex commercial disputes in specialist lists of the High Court. Firm chief executive Qamer Ghafoor focuses his fee-earning work on professional negligence and property-related disputes.”
“It is a commercially savvy and attentive team, that handles a wide range of commercial disputes cost-effectively and pragmatically.”
“Nick, you have kept us sane with your calm approach to the dispute. You have been like a rock throughout this whole process and your advice has been unwavering and of the highest standard against the might of a huge firm. It felt like such a battle, but we got there in the end – thank you for your superb support and advice.”
Quote by former owners of a large financial services business
“I have no hesitation in referring our clients to Nick Wells and his team at Flint Bishop for disputes arising out of corporate transactions. Nick is commercially astute, great with clients, and really understands the often complex nature of the structure and detail.”
David Nelson
Senior Partner
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