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Unfair prejudice petitions (CA 2006, s 994): recent England and Wales decisions on quasi-partnerships, exclusion, standing, remedies, procedure and valuation (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)

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Practice Note

This Practice Note distils a selection of illustrative authorities on unfair prejudice petitions or claims. It aims to convey the breadth of fact patterns and questions that may emerge in such matters, with a particular emphasis on decisions from April 2025. For judgments predating this, see Practice Note: Unfair prejudice claims—key and illustrative decisions [Archived]. For fuller guidance, consult the following Practice Notes:

  • Unfair prejudice claim—what it is and when to use it
  • Unfair prejudice claim—the procedure

Case details and analysis

Chancery Division (Insolvency and Companies List) — Chambi v Aristodemou (Re Guest Supplies) [2026] EWHC 599 (Ch)

Judgment date

20 March 2026

Case summary

The dispute arose from the collapse of a 50/50 quasi‑partnership between two director‑shareholders. The trial followed earlier rulings in the action, including confirmation of Mr Chambi’s standing under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) (see: [2024] EWHC 1610 (Ch)), and the strike‑out of Mr Aristodemou’s defence for persistent breaches of procedural rules and failure to comply with disclosure duties (paras [14]–[16]). The principal issues for resolution at...

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