Misfeasance refers to neglectful behaviour by a company director. This includes actions that are taken with the intent of harming either the company or its stakeholders, like stripping the business of cash or trading fraudulently.

Internal attacks and neglectful behaviour are devastating to a business and its stakeholders. A director who engages in harmful behaviour can quickly cause financial and operational damage, which may lead to the company winding up and stakeholders losing their investments.

Our team is dedicated to safeguarding your business and ensuring that negligent behaviour by rogue directors is stopped. We will guide you through the process of making a misfeasance claim and provide you with the support and guidance you need to achieve a successful outcome.

Our expert team will:

  • Advise you on the strength of your case- We’ll gather evidence and analyse the actions of the aggressor to advise you on the likely outcome of pursuing legal action
  • Investigate the company’s accounts- We’ll analyse your finances to identify any evidence of wrongdoing, helping to build a strong case against the aggressor.
  • Pursue legal action- From writing a formal letter to the aggressor to representing you in court, we will deal with every step of the litigation process, getting you your desired outcome

 

Here to Support You

Misfeasance creates an awkward and often hostile situation that destroys relationships and can tear even the most established organizations apart. If you believe that a company director is acting in a way that does not have the business’s best interests, then it is vital to seek immediate legal advice.

Our team has over 40 years of experience dealing with commercial clients large and small. We have seen every kind of misfeasance claim imaginable, so we know how to legally settle matters in a way that repairs any damages caused to the business whilst protecting it from further attacks.

If you have any suspicions about a company director that you want to investigate, or you have concrete evidence that needs immediate action, we’re here to help

 

Contact the Dispute Resolution Team. 

Please contact Lindsay Dixon at lindsay.dixon@isonharrison.co.uk or Jonathan Robson at jonathan.robson@isonharrison.co.uk.