Editorial: 'Towards a Sustainable European Company Law'

Amicus Curiae, Society of Advanced Legal Studies, Issue 78, p. 1, London, Summer 2009

1 Pages Posted: 17 Sep 2009

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Beate Sjåfjell

University of Oslo - Faculty of Law; College of Europe - European Legal Studies Department

Date Written: July 16, 2009

Abstract

Do companies have a role beyond that of seeking profit for shareholders? Does company law have a role in furthering sustainable development? It may seem tempting, perhaps especially from a British company law perspective, to dismiss these questions offhand. My analysis of the objectives of EU company and securities law indicates that this would be too hasty. This editorial outlines the results and the consequences of my analysis and introduces the new research project ‘Sustainable Companies’.

Keywords: European company law, sustainable development, takeover directive, sustainable companies, shareholder primacy, shareholder value

Suggested Citation

Sjåfjell, Beate, Editorial: 'Towards a Sustainable European Company Law' (July 16, 2009). Amicus Curiae, Society of Advanced Legal Studies, Issue 78, p. 1, London, Summer 2009, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1474223

Beate Sjåfjell (Contact Author)

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