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Contractual Waiver Of Modification Rights In Share Transactions And Directors’ Liability
A Dutch court has ruled that parties who contractually waive their right to annul a share purchase agreement also forfeit the ability to seek judicial price adjustment under Article 6:230(2) of the Dutch Civil Code. This decision clarifies the scope of waiver clauses in M&A transactions and highlights critical drafting considerations for acquisition agreements, set-off rights across different dispute forums, and the high threshold for piercing the corporate veil in shareholder disputes.
Netherlands Commercial
GGI Global Alliance
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Incorporating A Luxembourg SARL Before Opening Its Bank Account: The Fast-track Process
Luxembourg has introduced a significant reform allowing founders to defer the EUR 12,000 minimum share capital payment for private limited liability companies (SARL) for up to 12 months after incorporation. This change eliminates the need for upfront bank account opening and capital contribution, enabling faster company formation and immediate business operations while maintaining shareholder liability for unpaid capital.
Luxembourg Commercial
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Group Coordination Agreements - Development, Content, Outlook
German corporate group law provides various organizational options, with group coordination agreements emerging as a flexible alternative to traditional control and profit transfer agreements. This article examines the legal classification, practical structure, and strategic advantages of these coordination mechanisms, while exploring their boundaries and future role in corporate governance.
Germany Commercial
PL
PwC Legal Germany
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Introducing The Dutch Protective Foundation: A Strategic Shield Against Hostile Takeovers – New York Office Snippet
Dutch listed companies commonly deploy protective foundations as a defensive mechanism against hostile takeovers, granting independent boards the power to rapidly dilute bidder voting control through preference share issuance. This governance tool has gained widespread adoption among Dutch corporations and increasingly appears in international structures, offering companies crucial time to evaluate alternatives while maintaining strategic autonomy.
Netherlands Commercial
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Q&A For EU Fund Managers Establishing A Luxembourg In-house AIFM
EU fund managers are increasingly opting to establish their own Luxembourg-based licensed entities to manage European private funds, known as authorised alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs). This Q&A addresses the practical considerations and key questions that arise when choosing between an in-house AIFM controlled by the fund manager versus engaging a third-party Luxembourg AIFM.
Luxembourg Finance
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Frozen Shares, Frozen Votes: Austria’s Supreme Court Locks Sanctioned Shareholders Out Of The Boardroom
The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled that sanctioned shareholders are categorically barred from attending and voting at annual general meetings, following the CJEU's interpretation that shares constitute 'funds' under EU sanctions regulations. The decision confirms that voting rights are frozen alongside asset ownership, though the right to challenge AGM resolutions through judicial review remains intact.
Austria Government
KH
KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH
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Société De Gestion Et Notion De Contrôle
La société de gestion d’un fonds commun de placement, qui exerce les droits de vote attachés aux titres détenus par le fonds en qualité de mandataire des porteurs de parts, ne peut être qualifiée d’entreprise en contrôlant une ou plusieurs autres au sens de l’article L. 233-3, I-3° du Code de commerce, dès lors qu’elle n’a pas la qualité d’actionnaire et n’exerce les droits de vote que par l’effet de la loi, dans l’intérêt exclusif des porteurs de parts, sans disposer d’un pouvoir propre de contrôle sur les sociétés dans lesquelles le fonds commun de placement qu’elle gère a investi.
France Commercial
MB
Mayer Brown
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SARL Incorporations Made Easier: Deferred Capital Regime Nears Effectiveness
Luxembourg is set to modernize its corporate law by allowing founders of private limited liability companies (SARLs) to defer payment of the minimum share capital for up to 12 months after incorporation. This reform eliminates the requirement for pre-incorporation bank accounts while maintaining robust anti-money laundering safeguards, potentially accelerating company formation and enhancing Luxembourg's competitiveness in fund and investment structuring.
Luxembourg Commercial
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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