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.

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

19/05/2026

This video is the first of the series; six steps for majority shareholders to take back control of their company. Christopher Burgon explains that a company is a separate legal entity with its own constitution, usually made up of the articles of association and sometimes supported by shareholder agreements, directors’ service contracts, and resolutions. He breaks down the different roles of directors and shareholders. Directors handle the day-to-day running of the company, but shareholders can overrule directors with a 75% special resolution. He also explains that shareholders with 51% can remove directors by ordinary resolution. Using a real example from a construction business, he shows how an 80% shareholder was able to take control despite being outvoted by the board.

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

15/05/2026

In this video, Christopher Burgon introduces a six-part series for majority shareholders dealing with a rogue director-shareholder in a private limited company. where the same people are both directors and shareholders and one of them has started acting without authority, withdrawing money, competing through a mirror company, or misusing confidential information or intellectual property. The six steps cover who really controls the company, how to remove the rogue director, how to protect the business, how to recover losses, how to recover or deal with shares, and how mindset and strategy affect the outcome of disputes.

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

13/05/2026

This episode explains what a derivative action is in simple terms. Christopher Burgon says that if you are a shareholder and can see the directors are harming the company, you may be able to ask the court for permission to bring a claim against those directors on the company’s behalf. The right to bring the claim derives from your position as a shareholder, which is why it is called a derivative action. Christopher also explains that the claim and the application for permission are made at the same time, and if the court approves, the case can continue.

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

12/05/2026

In this video, Christopher Burgon explains a practical route for dealing with a difficult minority shareholder who is actively harming your business. He shares an example from the construction sector, where a business partner set up a shadow website and tried to force the company to hand over more shares by threatening to compete. Instead of giving in, the company brought a claim for the losses caused by their conduct and negotiated a settlement. That settlement recovered substantial damages and resulted in the return of the rogue shareholder’s existing shares for £1. This video also explains why trying to move assets into a new company, dilute shares, or force insolvency can create more legal problems, and why negotiation from a position of strength is often the best approach.

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

07/05/2026

In this episode, Christopher Burgon discusses the case of LA Ambassador Club Limited v Yu, involving a gambler who ran up approximately £19 million in gambling debts using cheques that later bounced.
Although negotiations reduced the amount owed, millions remained outstanding, and the club sought legal action. The case examined an important question for the courts: what constitutes a real risk that a defendant will dissipate their assets, which is necessary for obtaining a freezing order.
The court explained that simply refusing to pay a debt or fearing someone might move assets is not enough. Instead, there must be evidence of specific actions showing the defendant is actively trying to dissipate assets, such as moving or hiding funds to avoid paying a judgment.

If you believe someone may be moving or hiding assets to avoid paying a debt, you can arrange a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation with a solicitor through the booking button on our website.

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

05/05/2026

In this follow-up episode on search and imaging orders, Christopher Burgon explains the five legal requirements that must be satisfied before a court will grant one of these powerful orders.
First, the applicant must demonstrate a strong prima facie case, meaning that based on the evidence presented, the claim would likely succeed if the other side offered no rebuttal evidence.
Second, the applicant must show that failing to obtain the documents would cause serious loss, either by preventing the claim from being brought or by causing damage to the applicant’s business.
Third, there must be evidence that the respondent actually possesses the documents being sought. Courts will not allow these orders to be used as speculative “fishing expeditions.”
Fourth, there must be a real risk the documents will be destroyed or deleted, often demonstrated by evidence of dishonest behaviour.
Finally, the court will consider whether the harm caused to the respondent by the order would be proportionate compared with the harm to the applicant if the order is not granted.

If you think you may need a search order or imaging order, or if someone has threatened one against you, you can book a free 30-minute consultation with a solicitor through the “Book a Meeting” button on our website.

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

30/04/2026

Business owners create wealth, employment, and opportunities, but they often face serious challenges along the way. In this episode, Christopher Burgon explains why entrepreneurs frequently find themselves being undermined, taken advantage of, or let down by people around them.
Sometimes the problems arise from business partners, but disputes can also come from clients who fail to pay, suppliers who do not deliver, or even professional advisers who give poor advice.
Christopher Burgon explains that his firm focuses on helping business owners who are trying to build successful companies but feel they are being treated unfairly or exploited.

If you are a business owner who feels you are being undermined or treated unfairly, you can book a free 30-minute consultation with a solicitor, with no obligation, through the booking button on our website.

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

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