Partnership dispute solicitors
Our team is recognised as being truly expert in dealing with partnership disputes – whether that involves disputes between the owners, partnership exits (from both the firm’s perspective and that of an outgoing partner or team) or dissolving a partnership. We routinely advise on the enforceability of post exit restrictive covenants and can assist with interim injunction applications, where an outgoing partner’s right to work for clients of the firm is in question.
We deal with cases in the courts and (as is often provided for in partnership agreements) in arbitration. We also advise on internal and external regulatory and conduct issues, which often go hand in hand with disputes between professionals.
Our clients appreciate the work that we do for them as their trusted adviser – solicitors to whom they return, year after year, for guidance and assistance when they wish to prevent difficulties arising, or when they need help to resolve the problems that all businesses face.
Feedback referenced in the independent directories includes:
“Andrew Cromby is absolutely outstanding and my first choice for any work in this area. He always gets the best for his client and has a wonderful manner that leaves them completely reassured. (Chambers UK 2026)
Partnership mediation
Members of our partnership team have decades of experience and can help to resolve disputes between partners through mediation, drawing on extensive experience of disputes in partnerships to defuse emotion and revolve confrontation, cost effectively. Feedback received includes:
“ Andrew Cromby provided an outstanding, skilled and professional approach to mediation. Andrew helped us navigate an incredibly difficult situation and reach a mutually agreeable resolution which felt, at times, like the art of the impossible. We were grateful for Andrew’s patience, calm demeanour, and ability to lead us to a positive outcome. Andrew comes highly recommended.” (Partnership mediation 2025)
Partnership agreements, structures, regulatory and compliance
We act in relation to the formation of partnerships, drafting partnership agreements and policies and restructuring. We offer practical and pragmatic advice to ensure your partnership is fit for purpose. We also offer a periodic health check to ensure that your arrangements are up to date and effective. Prevention is better than cure – and nowhere is that more true than in ensuring that your partnership is set up to run smoothly.
