Stakeholders' protection in cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions after Directive 2019/2121

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2021
• Author: Antigoni Alexandropoulou

Speaker

Antigoni Alexandropopulou is an Associate Professor at the European University of Cyprus, where she currently teaches Company Law, Banking Law, General Commercial Law, Securities Law, and Intellectual Property Law (Trademarks and Patents). She is the author of several publications in European Company Law and has actively participated in EU projects within the same legal domain. Additionally, she is a Greek lawyer with experience working with prominent law firms in Athens, Munich, and New York, specializing in business law, both in litigation and consulting.

Antigoni holds a PhD and a Master's degree (LL.M.) from the Faculty of Law at the University of Munich (LMU) and is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Athens. Notably, she has been serving as the Chair of the Company Law Committee of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) since 2018 (2018-2020, 2020-2022).

Topic

This presentation focuses on the safeguarding of stakeholders' interests in cross-border conversions, mergers, and divisions following the enactment of Directive (EU) 2019/2121 on November 27, 2019. More specifically, it delves into the protection provided to both members and creditors involved in such cross-border processes, as outlined in the aforementioned directive.

With the implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/2121, considerable attention has been given to ensuring the rights and welfare of stakeholders, particularly members and creditors, during these complex cross-border activities. The directive sets out crucial guidelines and regulations to maintain transparency, fairness, and accountability in the procedures, aiming to safeguard the interests of all parties involved.

One of the significant aspects of this presentation is the exploration of the challenges faced in effectively incorporating the provisions of the directive into national legislation. Harmonizing regulations across different countries and legal systems can be a complex task, and addressing these challenges is crucial to ensuring consistent and comprehensive protection for stakeholders throughout the European Union.

By addressing these critical aspects of stakeholder...