Jonathan Frank Bown v Clive Shipley & Anor

Jonathan Frank Bown v Clive Shipley & Anor

The petitioner failed to establish with a high degree of assurance that he has standing to present the petition, as there is insufficient evidence that a completed share transfer was lodged with the company. Even if standing were established, the relief sought is intrusive and not justified on the evidence. There is no appreciable risk of improper dealing with company assets, and the application is dismissed.

Parties
Petitioner: Jonathan Frank Bown; First Respondent: Clive Shipley; Second Respondent: Durley Farm Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Unfair Prejudice Petition Under Companies Act 2006 S.994 / Interlocutory Application for Interim Injunctive Relief Pending Trial
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Prejudice, Interim Injunctions, Director Removal, Share Transfers, Standing to Petition, Company Management
Company Law Civil Procedure Unfair Prejudice Interim Injunctions Director Removal Share Transfers Standing to Petition Company Management

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Parties

Jonathan Frank Bown

Petitioner

Clive Shipley

First Respondent

Durley Farm Limited

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Unfair Prejudice Petition Under Companies Act 2006 S.994 / Interlocutory Application for Interim Injunctive Relief Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner has standing to present a petition under s.994 Companies Act 2006
  2. 2 Whether interim injunctive relief (including change of management) should be granted pending trial
  3. 3 Whether the alleged conduct amounts to unfair prejudice under s.994

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner failed to establish with a high degree of assurance that he has standing to present the petition, as there is insufficient evidence that a completed share transfer was lodged with the company. Even if standing were established, the relief sought is intrusive and not justified on the evidence. There is no appreciable risk of improper dealing with company assets, and the application is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for interim injunctive relief refused
  • Parties to agree directions for trial of the petition