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The ‘Shareholder Rule’ has been abolished in England and Wales

Shareholder Privilege Rule Abolished in England and Wales PDF | 0.38 MB

Our latest Matheson Insight reviews the findings in Jardine Strategic Ltd v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd (No 2) (Bermuda) [2025] where the Privy Council had to consider the foundations of the Shareholder Rule and whether it should continue to be recognised in England and Wales.  Corporate Partner David Fitzgibbon and solicitor Zainab Masood examine the potential implications of Jardine in Ireland, with Commercial Litigation and Disputes Resolution Partners Connor Cassidy and Ashlinn Gannon.

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