Directors' Liability and Indemnification

A Global Guide

Directors' liability is an increasing concern in boardrooms. Following two decades of high-profile corporate failures in Europe and the United States, regulation of the conduct of company officers has been tightened through a combination of new official penalties and the increased private rights of shareholders and companies to bring civil claims. There are many assumptions and misconceptions regarding the true nature of the exposures faced by directors and officers in any given jurisdiction, partly due to the pace of change. This comprehensive title features contributions by leading experts from 24 countries, providing a detailed analysis of the liability and indemnification available in each jurisdiction. Publication date : 2007