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Business problem

Our 50/50 company is deadlocked

Equal ownership without a deadlock mechanism leaves the company unable to make decisions. Options range from mediated buy-outs to a just and equitable winding-up petition.

4,275 SRA-regulated firms match this type of work.

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What this usually involves

  • Reviewing articles and any deadlock clauses
  • Russian roulette and Texas shoot-out mechanisms
  • Just and equitable winding-up as a last resort

Firms that handle this work

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Brachers LLP

SRA: AuthorisedProfile claimed

SRA number 488062 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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12b Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 657353 · Recognised body

Offices
London
Sectors
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  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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360 Law Services Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 638684 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Lightwater
Sectors
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  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3cs Corporate Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 597935 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
London
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3d Solicitors Ltd.

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 636106 · Recognised body

Offices
Manchester
Sectors
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  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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828 Law Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 635683 · Recognised body

Offices
Preston
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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8PP Barristers & Associates Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 8006001 · Recognised body

Offices
Liverpool
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A H Brooks Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 564342 · Recognised body

Offices
Leek, Stoke-On-Trent
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Holt Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 633334 · Recognised body

Offices
London
Sectors
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  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial property
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A J Balkitis Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 497596 · Recognised body

Offices
Nottingham
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A L Law Associates Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 627764 · Recognised body

Offices
Harrow
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A M Strachan & Company

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 56001 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
London
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Common questions

Can a court break deadlock?
It can order a buy-out or wind the company up, but both are slow and expensive compared with a negotiated deal.
How is the value fixed?
Usually by an independent expert valuer appointed under an agreed process.

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