# Stock corporation law

Source: https://www.mtrlegal.com/en/legal-advice/capital-market-law/stock-corporation-law/ · Language: en · Updated: 2025-11-25

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Our services cover the entire spectrum of stock law to provide comprehensive and informed advice

Stock corporation law regulates the relationships between a stock company and its shareholders. At MTR Legal, we understand the complex structures and connections and provide comprehensive advice in all areas of stock corporation law.

- Establishment of a public limited company
- Consulting of executives and supervisory board members
- Support for shareholders
- Initiation or defense of shareholder lawsuits
- Advice on insider trading and reportable information

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## Board of Directors in a corporation: Managing responsibility and risks

We offer strategic advice and support to assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities and minimizing liability risk.

As a board member of a public company, you have a high level of personal responsibility and many options for action. At MTR Legal, we provide advice on topics such as liability of corporate bodies, taking out a D&O insurance policy, and establishing a compliance management system.

## The supervisory board: Effective supervision and support of the Board of Directors

We assist the supervisory board in effectively fulfilling its duties while managing liability risks.

The main task of the supervisory board is to oversee the management board. At MTR Legal, we support you in managing these responsibilities and advise you on liability and insurance issues, as well as the implementation of preventive measures.

## Shareholder rights and obligations: Clarity in the general meeting

We support shareholders in exercising their rights and representing their interests optimally at the Annual General Meeting.

Shareholders exercise their rights primarily at the annual general meeting. We advise you on all matters concerning asset and administrative rights and support you in enforcing shareholder rights, conducting shareholder lawsuits and preparing, reviewing and possibly challenging the annual general meeting resolutions.