European Union: Shareholders

Cyprus companies are widely used as holding, investment and commercial vehicles by investors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Although these structures are often stable, disputes between shareholders arise frequently — particularly where foreign investors rely on local directors, nominees or partners to manage Cyprus-based entities.

For international investors, a well-drafted Shareholders Agreement is essential for ensuring clarity, stability and long-term protection.

In 2024 and the first half of 2025, Belgian M&A activity has shown gradual signs of recovery compared to 2023. While inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates in mid-2024 and early 2025...

The German Supreme Court ("BGH") has annulled the resolution of the general meeting of Volkswagen AG ("VW AG") in the so-called "Dieselgate" scandal...

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Cyprus remains one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for individuals and businesses seeking tax efficiency, stability, and legal certainty.

In its ruling of 30 September 2025, the Second Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) (docket No. II ZR 154/23) declared the resolution of the Volkswagen AG...

Der II. Zivilsenat des Bundesgerichtshofes (Az. II ZR 154/23) hat mit Urteil vom 30. September 2025 den Beschluss der Hauptversammlung der Volkswagen AG über die Zustimmung zu einem...

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