When in Helsinki ... or the true meaning of 'Abstain'

When is an abstention not an abstention? A possible party-time trivia question for lawyers maybe, but a question with real consequences for shareholders which highlights yet again the importance of ensuring local knowledge is applied to voting decisions.

Most company law regimes have special provisions for dealing with ‘qualified majority’ issues. They may differ …… continue reading >>

Cross-border voting: breaking the chain of intermediaries

The EU has taken another step forward in its financial services reform agenda and launched a consultation on the harmonisation of the legal framework surrounding securities transactions and share holding functions.

European finance and economy ministers (ECOFIN) have asked the European Commission to put forward legislative proposals to increase …… continue reading >>

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