Society increasingly expects companies to not only create shareholder value but also to take societal challenges into account. There is emerging regulation at the EU as well as at the national level requiring companies to conduct their activities in a way that is compatible with these societal expectations, taking into account issues such as human rights and the environmental consequences of the business activities. Various actors play an important role in ensuring that companies take sustainable long-term decisions. Not only the board of directors but also shareholders form an important factor in this respect.  

During this conference we will explore the role of the board of directors as well as shareholders in the quest to enhance long-term sustainable decision-making. We will also go into the topic of how sustainability can be safeguarded in case of a takeover. At the end of the conference several professionals will discuss their career paths in the area of corporate law in order to provide the audience with some inspiration for future careers. The set-up of the conference is of an interdisciplinary nature looking at the role of shareholders and directors from the legal as well as the finance perspective. The aim is to bring together bachelor as well as master students from different disciplines and to engage them in a discussion with the speakers.

This conference is open to all students, both bachelor and master students from the faculty of law as well as from other faculties. It is compulsory for the students of the course Comparative Company Law as it forms a part of this course. The conference will be held in English.

Registration is required and free of charge.