Family Firms and Closed Companies in Germany and Spain

• Other Authors: Fleischer, Holger (Editor), Recalde, Andrés (Editor), Gerald Spindler (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Published: Mohr Siebeck 2023
• Subjects: Commercial law; Private international law & conflict of laws; Comparative law; Law; Commercial; Conflict of Laws; Comparative
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Summary

Family firms and closed companies are the most widespread form of business organization in Germany and Spain. As a field of comparative research, however, they have long been neglected. This volume puts them in the legal limelight. Eleven contributions explore typical legal problems with which courts, legal scholars and practitioners struggle in this area. These include majority/minority conflicts over retention of profits, executive compensation and other related party transactions. Particular attention is also paid to shareholder agreements which often contain a second layer of regulation in addition to the articles of association.
Family firms and closed companies are the most widespread form of business organization in Germany and Spain. As a field of comparative research, however, they have long been neglected. This volume puts them in the legal limelight. Eleven contributions explore typical legal problems with which courts, legal scholars and practitioners struggle in this area. These include majority/minority conflicts over retention of profits, executive compensation and other related party transactions. Particular attention is also paid to shareholder agreements which often contain a second layer of regulation in addition to the articles of association.

ISBN

978-3-16-159823-4
9783161598227

Access

Open Access