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CLA Autumn Conference 2025 – Shareholder disputes: when partnerships fracture

Wednesday 1 October 2025
113 Chancery Lane, London

Clare Stanley KC and Jack Watson are speaking at the CLA Autumn Conference 2025:

  • Clare is speaking on ‘In the crossfire – how to act for a company in shareholder disputes.’
  • Jack is speaking on ‘When winding up is the only way out.’

Other talks will discuss topics such as:

  • Boardroom battles: the latest litigation update
  • Derivative danger: why directors should care
  • Panel discussion – mediate, arbitrate or litigate?
  • Allegations of fraud in shareholder disputes
  • What’s it worth? Valuation in shareholder disputes

The conference is taking place on Wednesday 1 October from 10.30am until 5.40pm, followed by networking drinks until 7pm. Click the button below to register for the event.

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