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Our 50/50 company is deadlocked - Chelmsford

Firms in Chelmsford, Essex that work on company deadlock matters for businesses, with 31 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Firms in Chelmsford

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A S Greenstreet Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 382238 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Corporate law
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Allison Solicitors

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 448886 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Employment law for businesses
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Aquabridge Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 634350 · Licensed body (ABS)

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Atlantic Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 639404 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 533174 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Birketts LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 441849 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Construction law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Bright & Sons (Solicitors) Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 607898 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Cunningtons LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 619821 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Ellisons Legal LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 8001031 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Essex Family Law

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 629066 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Chelmsford
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Debt recovery
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 400131 · Licensed body (ABS)

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Gadsby Wicks

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 76622 · Recognised body

Offices
Chelmsford
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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What this usually involves

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.

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

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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