Roberton v Collins [2025] EWHC 3149 (Ch) (28 November 2025)

Roberton v Collins [2025] EWHC 3149 (Ch) (28 November 2025)

The relationship between the parties was a partnership, not one of employer and employee; the partnership has been dissolved and must be wound up with an account taken. The claimant is entitled to relief sought for winding up the partnership. Issues of French law or property rights are for the French courts and not within the scope of this claim.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 3149 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Karen Roberton; Defendant: Stephen Collins
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Partnership Dispute / Final Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Existence and Dissolution of Partnership, Winding Up of Partnership, Jurisdiction, Litigants in Person, Business Venture Failure
Partnership Law Property Law Civil Procedure Existence and Dissolution of Partnership Winding Up of Partnership Jurisdiction Litigants in Person Business Venture Failure

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Parties

Karen Roberton

Claimant

Stephen Collins

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Partnership Dispute / Final Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the relationship between the parties was a partnership or employment
  2. 2 Whether the partnership has been dissolved and requires winding up
  3. 3 Whether the claimant is entitled to an account and winding up of the partnership

Ratio Decidendi

The relationship between the parties was a partnership, not one of employer and employee; the partnership has been dissolved and must be wound up with an account taken. The claimant is entitled to relief sought for winding up the partnership. Issues of French law or property rights are for the French courts and not within the scope of this claim.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • Declaration that the business relationship was a partnership and not employment
  • Declaration that the partnership has been dissolved