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Our 50/50 company is deadlocked - Middlesbrough

Firms in Middlesbrough, Cleveland that work on company deadlock matters for businesses, with 9 firms currently listed. Every firm shown is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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Firms in Middlesbrough

B

Bryan & Co

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 461839 · Recognised sole practice

Offices
Middlesbrough
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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F

Freeman Johnson

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 71387 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Irwin Mitchell LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 570654 · Licensed body (ABS)

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Ison Harrison Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 484936 · Licensed body (ABS)

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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M

Matthew Wilkinson Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 557317 · Recognised body

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

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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N

Newbys

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 63186 · Recognised body

Offices
Middlesbrough
Sectors
Not supplied
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commercial property
  • Debt recovery
  • Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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S

Scott Taylor Law Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 637362 · Recognised body

Offices
Middlesbrough
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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T

Taylor Goodchild Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 563403 · Recognised body

Offices
Middlesbrough
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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Watson Woodhouse Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 640409 · Recognised body

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

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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