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EU plans for MVR “lacking legal basis”

February 3, 2023

The European Commission’s (EC’s) plans to harmonise the structure of multiple-voting rights (MVR) for SMEs have been criticised for “lacking” any legal basis.

A piece on the Oxford Business Law …

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 …

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 …