Corporate Governance and Statutory Derivative Actions: Comparative Approach to Shareholder Litigation

This book is the first comprehensive study of the statutory derivative action in Australia, comparing it with other jurisdictions and providing insights for reforming corporate law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of statutory derivative actions in Australia, serving as a pioneering study in its field. Drawing upon the Australian model as a reference point, it conducts a thorough comparison with its counterparts in the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the USA. Accompanied by an empirical study spanning over two decades since the statutory framework's inception, the book offers a rich analysis of case law and comparisons with other jurisdictions. By shedding light on the distinctive features of Australia's statutory derivative action, it provides valuable insights for other countries seeking to enhance shareholder protection and promote good corporate governance. While statutory derivative actions are present in various countries, this book underscores the importance of having a robust statutory framework in place. It also serves as a valuable resource for countries contemplating the introduction of statutory derivative actions into their corporate law frameworks. Furthermore, for countries with local variants of statutory derivative actions already in place, this book offers valuable guidance for revising and improving existing provisions. As a testament to its global impact, this book appeals to lawmakers, judges, litigation practitioners, and corporate law and litigation researchers across the world, encouraging them to reform and enhance their existing models.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032553115