Business Legal Services
Partnership Disputes
Find practical solutions to partnership disputes with the help of our experienced partnership dispute lawyers.
If you have invested a significant amount of time, energy, and money building your business partnership, finding yourself in the middle of a dispute can feel overwhelming. You may be worried about your position, frustrated by lack of progress, and concerned about the impact on your relationships.
The reality is partnership disputes are more common than you might think, and you don’t have to face them alone. With the right support and advice from our partnership dispute lawyers, you can take back control of the situation, move towards a commercial solution, and protect your commercial interests.
How we help you resolve a partnership dispute
From the moment you contact us, we focus on getting to the heart of the issue and finding a commercial solution. Here is how we typically support business owners facing partnership disputes:
Sensitivity matters in partnership disputes. Missteps can quickly undermine trust, lose hard earned goodwill, and impact staff performance and client or supplier confidence. Our team of partnership dispute lawyers put discretion and care at the heart of our advice, protecting both your commercial interests as well as your public image.
We do this by using proven alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, including negotiation, mediation and, where appropriate, arbitration. We will fully explain your options and agree the most effective approach with you, whether that means working towards amicable resolution or taking the other side to court.
We will always assess the potential risks and rewards with you upfront, ensuring you have all the information you need to make a confident and commercial decision about your next steps. If taking your case to court is the right option, we will handle all aspects of the process for you, representing your interests, keeping you informed throughout, and ensuring full compliance with all court requirements and deadlines.
Our approach to partnership disputes
You will be assigned to one of our senior partnership dispute lawyer, and they will be your single point of contact for your case. The benefits of our approach include:
Solutions that are proven to work
The majority of our business dispute lawyers have over 10 years of practical experience resolving complex partnership disputes. We will use our experience to come up with creative options that are commercial, realistic, and focused on protecting your business.
Solicitors who have a deeper understanding of the dispute
We take time to get to know you, your partnership, and the wider context, so our advice is relevant and tailored to your situation.
Solicitors who take clear ownership of your case
One person will have ownership of your case from start to finish, so nothing’s lost in translation. There is no chain of communication, just you and your lawyer, ensuring quick responses, lower costs and clear advice. If your dispute touches other areas, such as Corporate Law or Insolvency, we will bring in specialists from our wider team to provide seamless, joined up support.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Harper James has provided us with a highly responsive and pragmatic dispute resolution service which has been efficient and very cost effective in resolving recent disputes.
Alex Sloley
CFO,
Triptease
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell
CEO,
Petalite
Our solicitor Michael was very honest and open. I really appreciated that, and would like to pass thanks to him for making our options so clear.
Philip Spencer
Director,
Dextra Insight
I can’t sing our solicitor’s praises enough: fast, efficient, sensible and supportive. A quick and fair resolution to all queries that we have worked on together and would thoroughly recommend her to any of my contacts.
Samuel B Higgs
Account Director,
Signal Media
Harper James has provided us with a highly responsive and pragmatic dispute resolution service which has been efficient and very cost effective in resolving recent disputes.
Alex Sloley
CFO,
Triptease
Choosing Harper James was one of the best choices we made as a start-up. The firm has provided invaluable advice and insight throughout the early stages of our business.
Leigh Purnell
CEO,
Petalite
Our solicitor Michael was very honest and open. I really appreciated that, and would like to pass thanks to him for making our options so clear.
Philip Spencer
Director,
Dextra Insight
I can’t sing our solicitor’s praises enough: fast, efficient, sensible and supportive. A quick and fair resolution to all queries that we have worked on together and would thoroughly recommend her to any of my contacts.
Samuel B Higgs
Account Director,
Signal Media
Why use our partnership dispute solicitors?
We’re a modern firm with a fresh approach. Our emphasis on ADR to resolve partnership disputes helps businesses move forward efficiently and reduces the internal upheaval associated with disputes between partners.
Our focus on remote working allows you to get City-quality legal advice affordably. We never compromise on the quality of our advice. Expect to be guided by partner-level solicitors trained at Top 100 UK law firms and lawyers with extensive experience working for national and international commercial organisations.
Find out more about our partnership dispute lawyers:
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Why work with Harper James
Choose a legal partner you can trust: we’ll help protect your goals, your business and your people so you can move forward with confidence and focus on growing your business.
Affordable, transparent and predictable pricing
Clear itemised invoices, subscription plans with up to 50% discount, and fixed fee products help you plan and manage legal spend – with no nasty surprises.
Proven track record and measurable results
We’ve supported over 7,000 businesses since 2014, with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60+ from monthly client surveys.
Straight-talking, responsive advice
We’re here to make things easier, not add complexity. That means fast response times, practical expert legal advice delivered in plain English, and dedicated client service and account management support.
Risk and compliance assured
We’re an SRA regulated firm, but more importantly, we build quality, data, and compliance best practice into everything we do.
Appointing a legal partner is a big decision. That’s why we’re open about our values, culture and model, so you can see what makes us tick. And because a productive partnership starts with understanding, we always begin with a conversation – listening to your goals, pressures and plans, then tailoring our support to fit.
Top ranked SME focused firm
"Harper James is a one-stop shop for anything legal. It has excellent breadth, with experience on a large number of deals and multiple departments for different legal areas."
Chambers and Partners 2026
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