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Multiple Derivative Action and Common Law Derivative Action Revisited: A Tale of Two Jurisdictions

Comparative article on England and Hong Kong derivative actions, including statutory reform, survival of common-law actions, and the treatment of multiple derivative claims.

Use It For

Use this with Waddington to compare how statutory derivative action reform can leave unresolved questions about corporate groups.

Teaching Notes

The article gives students a bridge between case doctrine and institutional design: who should decide whether a company sues when controllers block action?