The liquidator, on behalf of the major creditor (HMRC), made claims for payments in respect of employee benefit trusts set up and monies placed into the trusts for the partners.
Case Studies
We advised on a dispute between parties for the development of a number of property interests in London.
Relevant work
Representing a major construction company
We successfully represented a major construction company in adjudication proceedings, which were brought by its [joint venture] partner. The issue was over a dispute concerning work worth circa £50m in respect of major public realm works in central London. We successfully argued that due to the nature of the contractual arrangements, the adjudicator had no jurisdiction to hear the claim.
Advising an LLP partner
We advised a senior LLP partner at one of the world’s leading architectural practices on the terms of their contested exit from the partnership. We robustly advanced our client’s position resulting in an amicable settlement on favourable terms without the need for court proceedings.
Advising a quasi-partnership
We advised the founder and director of a substantial family construction business in an acrimonious dispute with a close family member, in which it was asserted that the business operated as a quasi-partnership.
Our Partnerships Team
Recommendations
The team is responsive, communicative and very professional. We can always rely on the accuracy and thoughtfulness of the advice
Can always rely on the accuracy and thoughtfulness of the advice