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6 - Conclusions to Part II

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 December 2009

Mathias M. Siems
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University of Edinburgh
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The study so far has shown that, from a number of viewpoints, a convergence of the legal systems can even now be seen. This finding must, however, be further refined, so as also to bring out the connection with future development trends and development patterns (Part III below). Following a survey of indications of divergence and convergence (section I below), I will accordingly consider whether there is true convergence or merely a one-sided reception of US rules (section I below), or whether continuing factual differences mean there is merely artificial convergence (section II below).

Divergence and convergence

There are divergent developments to the extent that the traditional subdivision into different legal families in current shareholder law is no longer a convincing criterion of differentiation. For instance, there are clear differences between UK and US company and securities law. While the two countries have common roots and show basic similarities in the development of capital markets and in shareholding structures, for instance, the powers of their regulatory authorities, the federal structures, the extent of mandatory law, the availability of appraisal rights and the rules on derivative suits clearly differ. The same is true between France and Germany, for instance on questions of shareholder anonymity, of substantive review of decisions and of derivative suits. For Japan and China, apart from many differences in detail (for instance, on the powers of the general meeting and provisions on the distribution of profits), it is generally to be noted that China is in a transitional stage, whereas Japan has in the last 100 years established Western-influenced law.

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  • Conclusions to Part II
  • Mathias M. Siems, University of Edinburgh
  • Book: Convergence in Shareholder Law
  • Online publication: 15 December 2009
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511494826.009
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  • Conclusions to Part II
  • Mathias M. Siems, University of Edinburgh
  • Book: Convergence in Shareholder Law
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  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511494826.009
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  • Conclusions to Part II
  • Mathias M. Siems, University of Edinburgh
  • Book: Convergence in Shareholder Law
  • Online publication: 15 December 2009
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511494826.009
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