WYN Legal secures court judgment for client in £40,000 failed property joint venture dispute
WYN Legal has secured a judgment in favour of its client in proceedings arising from a failed property development joint venture, successfully recovering a £40,000 investment following a dispute with the property development investor.
The matter concerned a joint venture agreement entered into in connection with a proposed property development. The client had paid £40,000 to the investor in return for the client to be mentored by the investor to carry out a property development. Following termination of the agreement by the client, the investor agreed to return the £40,000 to the client, however the sum was not repaid as agreed.
The client subsequently instructed WYN Legal to commence proceedings to recover the outstanding amount. The matter was led by Binal Shah, a senior associate who adopted a proactive and robust litigation strategy to pursue recovery on the client’s behalf.
In December 2025, the court granted judgment in favour of WYN Legal’s client.
WYN Legal is now taking steps to enforce the judgment and continues to act decisively to secure recovery for its client.
Binal Shah, Senior Associate
at WYN Legal, said:
“Where a party fails to honour repayment commitments, we act swiftly to protect our clients’ position. This judgment demonstrates the importance of taking early and decisive legal action, particularly in disputes arising from property joint venture investments.”
Here are five points investors should consider before entering into a joint venture on a property development:
- Carry out due diligence on the developer/JV partner (track record, finances, Companies House checks).
- Ensure the agreement is clear on the investment amount, project timeline, and responsibilities.
- Protect your money with security (e.g. legal charge, personal guarantee, escrow) where possible.
- Include a clear exit and repayment mechanism if the project fails, delays, or breaches occur.
- Get independent legal advice before signing or transferring any funds.
If you are involved in a property joint venture dispute or have concerns about recovering an investment, contact Binal Shah – bshah@wyn.legal – to arrange an initial conversation, discuss your options and find out how WYN Legal can assist.
