"7th ECCL Symposium DIRECT CLAIMS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND THIRD PARTIES AGAINST DIRECTOR"

Abstract

"The European Company Case Law (ECCL) is delighted to announce its 7th ECCL Symposium, set to take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Law School in Vilnius, Lithuania. This highly anticipated event will bring together legal experts, scholars, and practitioners to discuss one of the most pressing issues in corporate governance: direct claims of shareholders and third parties against directors.

This international conference will provide a comprehensive analysis of director liability across different jurisdictions, offering valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape. Attendees will gain perspectives on key issues such as:

Trends in director personal liability in English case law Shareholder claims for direct vs. reflexive loss Comparative approaches from Lithuania, France, Japan, Austria, and Germany Directors’ duties and liabilities in the context of sustainability Oversight liability and third-party claims "