The liability of a company's board of directors

JD

Our partner Jan Delanote (Elegis Antwerp) has just published a book with other authors on the liability of a company's board of directors. The book deals unerringly and exhaustively with all possible pitfalls in the liability with which a company's board of directors can be confronted. After all, the board of directors, just like any service provider, bears liability for its possible mistakes, at least when damage exists and causality between the mistake and the damage has been demonstrated. This basic line of reasoning, which in fact applies to every liability case, is thwarted in this matter by numerous legal and jurisprudential provisions, which make this matter a special branch of law. The book also emphasises the need to maintain proper and thorough company records and offers numerous tips for this, particularly the careful preparation of minutes and reports. Specific attention is also paid to compliance in order to limit the liability risks for the company and its directors. With practical advice and insights into liability, this book is an indispensable resource for directors who want to navigate the complex landscape of corporate governance, corporate housekeeping and compliance. You can also order the book itself from Larcier: https://www.larcier-intersentia.com/nl/taken-aansprakelijkheden-de-bestuurder-9789400017931.html (currently only available in Dutch).

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