Commercial Dispute Management

As litigators, often the first question we ask when instructed on a dispute between shareholders is whether there is a shareholders’ agreement in place. The answer to that question is rarely ‘yes’. But it should be. A shareholders’ agreement is a contract between a company’s shareholders that governs their rights and obligations. It sits alongside […]

An analysis of the recent decision in Umrish Limited and others v Bobby Gill Material Facts Mr Gill operated an investment company, known as Swisspro Asset Management AG (“Swisspro”), in which he claimed that investors would receive a fixed return of 2% per month. The Claimants, acting via Mr Venkatesh, were introduced to Mr Gill […]

What are Personal Guarantees? Guarantees are given by one party in respect of another party’s liabilities. In other words, they are a promise to pay another’s debt. Company directors are commonly required to provide a personal guarantee where they acquire a loan or other financial package to support their company. Wives and husbands of company […]