Christopher Burgon Solicitors

Christopher Burgon Solicitors A specialist litigation law firm, helping business owners win disputes.

We are a specialist litigation law firm, helping business and property owners win court cases and other disputes.

23/06/2026

In this video, Christopher Burgon gives an example of a software founder who gave away control of his company unnecessarily. The founder was technically brilliant and wanted help growing the business, so he dealt with someone who promised to secure investment and run the commercial side. In the process, he signed a shareholder agreement and gave away 26% of his shares, leaving himself with only 74%. That meant he no longer had the 75% needed to overrule directors. He also signed away his ability to remove directors directly. The episode is a warning to founders that careless structuring at an early stage can strip them of control over the company they built.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

18/06/2026

In this video, Christopher Burgon uses the example of three brothers running a business to explain why removing a rogue director can be emotionally difficult - even when it is clearly necessary. One brother was holding the other two to ransom, yet the family connection made it hard to cut him off. Christopher Burgon also notes that the wrongdoer may sometimes be the person the business seems to rely on most, such as the best salesperson or delivery lead. Even so, his point is clear: if someone is being deliberately dishonest and undermining the business, keeping them in place only prolongs the damage.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

16/06/2026

This video explains what mediation actually looks like and why it can be a valuable way to resolve disputes. Christopher Burgon describes the practical structure: both sides attend in person, each sits in a separate room with their legal teams, and the mediator moves between them trying to broker a deal. He says mediation helps focus minds because it creates a real opportunity for settlement in one day. However, Christopher also makes clear that mediation only works if both parties are ready to compromise. Without that mindset, even a long day of negotiation will lead nowhere. He also notes that mediation can be expensive because both the legal teams and the mediator need to prepare and attend.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

11/06/2026

In this video, Christopher Burgon argues that if you are in a business dispute, you need advice from a specialist litigation solicitor rather than from the well-meaning people around you. He says many business owners first turn to those closest to them, especially accountants or insurance brokers, but that legal disputes require specific litigation expertise. He explains that while accountants are excellent at accounts and tax, and insurance brokers have their own important role, neither should be relied on for legal advice. The core message is that business owners should seek advice from someone who deals with disputes every week and understands how to run them properly.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

09/06/2026

In this video, Christopher Burgon explains the kinds of problems business owners most often face. Business owners are typically people trying to create wealth and employment, but who find themselves being undermined by those around them. That might be a business partner, a commercial landlord, a non-paying client, a supplier who has let them down, or a solicitor or accountant whose poor advice has caused damage. This video reveals how the firm is focused on helping business owners deal with exactly these kinds of disputes and pressure points.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

04/06/2026

This video is the last in the series; Six steps for majority shareholders to take back control of their company. In it, Christopher suggests the most overlooked part of a business dispute is your mindset. These disputes are especially painful because the person undermining the business is often someone you trusted most. That can lead to denial, where business owners ignore bad behaviour, excuse it, or rationalise keeping the wrongdoer in place because the business still depends on them. Christopher warns that tolerating dishonesty, unauthorised withdrawals, bullying, or obvious breaches of duty can be a sign that you are not facing the reality of the dispute. Recognising what is actually happening is often the first step towards taking effective action.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

02/06/2026

This video is the fifth in the series; Six steps for majority shareholders to take back control of their company and deals with one of the most frustrating parts of company disputes: when the rogue director has been removed from management but still owns shares and remains entitled to profits. Christopher Burgon discusses what actions can be taken against difficult shareholders; section 994 unfair prejudice petitions and/or bringing a substantial claim for damages and then negotiating a settlement that offsets those losses against the value of the shares. He uses a construction-sector example where that strategy resulted in damages and a return of the minority shareholder’s 30% stake for £1.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

28/05/2026

This video is the fourth in the series; Six steps for majority shareholders to take back control of their company. Christopher Burgon explains how a company may recover losses caused by a rogue director. He outlines the duties of directors under the Companies Act 2006, including acting for the success of the company, declaring conflicts of interest, exercising proper care and diligence, and acting within their powers. He also explains that senior employees may owe fiduciary duties in some circumstances. Christopher also gives advice on what you must consider before starting a claim; whether the wrongdoer can actually pay, whether you have the evidence to prove the case, and whether issuing proceedings is commercially worthwhile.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

26/05/2026

This video is the third in the series; six steps for majority shareholders to take back control of their company. This video focuses on the practical steps needed to protect a business when a rogue director is causing damage; taking sole control of the bank accounts, IT systems, email access, confidential information, client lists, and intellectual property. Christopher explains when injunctions can become essential. If a dishonest director is misusing confidential information, intellectual property, or competing against the business, an injunction can stop that conduct and give the company breathing space while a wider claim is pursued.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

21/05/2026

This video is the second of the series; six steps for majority shareholders to take back control of their company. In this video Christopher Burgon explains how to remove a rogue director from a business and why that decision can be emotionally difficult. He explains that a director-shareholder often has three connections to the company: as a shareholder, as a director, and as an employee. The episode focuses on removing them as a director and employee. If you control the majority of shares, you can remove a director by following the correct legal procedure, although special difficulties can arise in two-person companies. Christopher also explains that where the person is an employee, proper employment processes must be followed, especially in cases involving gross misconduct, to avoid wrongful or unfair dismissal claims.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3150 2987
www.christopherburgon.co.uk

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