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Victoria Sampson

Victoria Sampson

Partner

Corporate and Commercial

Victoria trained with CooperBurnett from 1996 and qualified as a solicitor in 1998, becoming a partner in 2001. She is a member of CooperBurnett’s Management Board, head of Corporate and Commercial.

Russell Brinkhurst

Russell Brinkhurst

Partner

Corporate and Commercial

Russell Brinkhurst joined our Corporate and Commercial team as a Partner in April 2023, having worked at another local firm across the table from the team at CooperBurnett.

Katie Hilsdon

Katie Hilsdon

Senior Associate

Corporate and Commercial

Katie graduated from Oxford University in 2009 with a degree in French and Portuguese and then embarked on a career in law, spending two years at BPP Law School in London.

Natalie Lai

Natalie Lai

Associate Solicitor

Corporate and Commercial

Natalie Lai joined our Corporate and Commercial team in May 2023. She trained in Hong Kong before moving to the UK in August 2022 and joined us from a national firm in Leeds.

Molly Mackay

Molly Mackay

Associate Solicitor

Corporate and Employment

Molly joined our Corporate and Employment teams in July 2025. Her employment experience has seen Molly work with a range of clients and organisations of different sizes.

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Duties/exit routes for directors/shareholders & partners solicitors  

Corporate Solicitors - Kent, Sussex & Surrey

We advise on scenarios such as directors facing pressure to step down; shareholders excluded from key decisions; partners managing contentious departures; and owners planning structured transitions.

These are sensitive and often time-critical issues; we help you address them with clarity, confidence and a firm understanding of the options available.

When key business decisions carry legal, reputational and other consequences, directors, shareholders and partners require tailored, commercially focused legal advice. We specialise in guiding directors, shareholders and partners through their legal duties, risks and options, particularly where internal relationships have shifted, or an exit is being considered.

Directors

For directors, we provide clear guidance on statutory and fiduciary duties; potential exposure; board dynamics; and the implications of resignation or removal. We offer a calm, strategic approach in situations involving disputes and deadlock, ensuring you act decisively and within the scope of your obligations.

Shareholders

For shareholders, we offer pragmatic advice on rights; restrictions; and exit pathways. Whether you are seeking to protect a minority position, negotiate a buy-out or respond to a breakdown in trust, we can help you understand your position and secure outcomes that safeguard both your equity and influence.

Partners

For partners, we deliver bespoke objective advice on partnership duties, departures, restrictive covenants and succession planning. When relationships become strained or a transition is required, we provide a structured and measured approach that minimises disruption while protecting your long-term interests.

Please do get in touch to discuss the particulars of your situation and our team will be ready to assist.

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