In what circumstances, breach or dispute, can shareholders take action against the director? In the realm of corporate governance and disputes, we’ve extensively discussed board conflicts and shareholder disagreements. But what ensues when a dispute erupts between shareholders and directors, leading shareholders to seek legal recourse against the directors? This blog dives into the intricacies…
What exactly is proof, and why is it so important? Evidence for a court action takes a variety of forms. It can be physical evidence (something tangible and tactile), documentary evidence (a written statement or material such as discs, tapes, videos, and photographs), or oral evidence (the testimony of a witness). The gathering of evidence…
When considering litigation one of the first things we consider is your opponent’s financial sustainability. Before filing a case, most claimants would want some assurance that they will be able to recoup at least some of their losses and legal costs. So, what can we do to determine whether your adversary will be able to…
It can be challenging for individuals and businesses to manage their personal finances or manage their cash flow and keep their business running if they don’t take adequate steps to recover debts due to them. If you, or your business, is owed money you should aim to recover that debt as soon as possible. There…
Often, clients contact us regarding debts due to them, with the understanding that a lengthy and expensive court action will have to take place before they have a hope of retrieving those funds. However, given the correct circumstances, there may be another alternative available. Summary diligence is a feature of the Scottish judicial system. The…
Our Director, Billy Smith, sits down with Simon Horne, Service Director at Olive Mediation Group, to discuss the ins and outs of mediation and resolving disputes in Scotland:
Even at these trying times we as Solicitors continue to be asked about how to resolve disputes. The purpose of this video is to give you as best a guide as we can as to how to resolve disputes. I will go on very soon to explain some of the areas in which we advise…
