Title |
Shareholders derivative litigation / |
Translation of Title |
Akcininkų išvestiniai ieškiniai. |
Authors |
Rasinskas, Algirdas |
Full Text |
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Pages |
40 |
Keywords [eng] |
Derivative action, pre-trial procedure, company law, share ownership threshold requirements, demand requirement. |
Abstract [eng] |
This master’s thesis analyses the shareholders derivative litigation (action) mainly from substantive law perspective and where necessary – procedural law. Substantively, focusing on different EU and international legislation comparison for initiating such litigation. It explores the substantive law under which shareholders are able to challenge breaches of corporate directors fiduciary duties and seek the legal remedies available to the company. Procedurally, the thesis examines the framework that governs the initiation and conduct of derivative actions under different jurisdictions. Although, shareholders derivative litigation is quite rare in Lithuania, the thesis shall research the recent developments over the years. |
Dissertation Institution |
Vilniaus universitetas. |
Type |
Master thesis |
Language |
English |
Publication date |
2025 |