We have a dedicated partnership team, led by Andrew Cromby and are listed as experts in this field by both Chambers UK and The Legal 500. We act for professional partnerships including solicitors, accountants, architects and other privately owned businesses, whether their vehicle is a “traditional” partnership, formed under the Partnership Act 1890, or the more recent, but now entirely common place, limited liability partnership (“LLP”).

Our Experience:

Bracher Rawlins LLP, 77 Kingsway, Second Floor, London WC2B 6SR, Tel: 0207 404 9400, Fax: 0207 404 9401, DX: 168/Chancery Lane

- Partnership Disputes.
- Outgoing partners – representing both the outgoing partner and the continuing partners.
- Mergers, de-mergers and dissolutions.
- Arbitration and court proceedings arising out of partnership disputes.
- Mediation of partnership disputes.
- Non-contentious advice including preparing Partnership Agreements and - Deeds of Retirement, dissolution, etc.

Partnership Disputes and Advice

Partnership Disputes Contact
Andrew Cromby

Tel:
+44 (0)20 7404 9400

Email:
andrew.cromby@bracherrawlins.co.uk

Our Approach:

Professional partnership disputes have huge potential to cause financial loss and are notorious for being expensive and unpleasant – frequently they are described as “corporate divorce”. Our approach is to take the firmest line possible which is consistent with the early resolution of the dispute on sound commercial terms. We aim to give our clients the advice that they need and a frank appraisal, at an early stage, of their prospects in any dispute. In relation to non-contentious matters we draw on our many years’ experience to assist our clients in creating bespoke documents best suited to their needs.

What the directors say:
We advise on a wide range of issues including:-
"Andrew Cromby of Bracher Rawlins LLP specialises in advising law firms on partnership issues. Clients are enthusiastic in their praise for his work, and say he is "sensible, commercial, very easy to work with, and really charming.""

"Andrew Cromby of Bracher Rawlins LLP is admired by sources for his "energy, confidence and knowledge of partnership disputes." He is also commended for his "proactive and down-to-earth approach"".

“Andrew Cromby of Bracher Rawlins LLP is a persuasive commercial litigator who is comfortable navigating High Court proceedings. His loyal clients deem him “commercial, tenacious, sensible and sound”“.

“A“commercially savvy and insightful tactician”, he enjoys a loyal client following appreciative of his “ability to steer a clear, sensible course through very troubled waters””.

Chambers Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 - Partnership

"Andrew Cromby at Bracher Rawlins LLP has "moved into the small inner circle of experts truly focused on and experienced in partnership law and practice".

The Legal 500 UK 2011