Macpherson and Another v European Strategic Bureau Ltd: ChD 1 Mar 1999

There had been no unlawful distribution under a shareholders’ agreement where quasi-partners were given a share of future earnings for contracts initiated by them before retirement in proportion to previous stake in the company. A director ought to be relieved against a failure to declare an interest in a contract where: ‘No amount of formal disclosure by each to the other would have increased the other’s relevant knowledge.’

Judges:

Ferris J

Citations:

Times 01-Mar-1999, [1999] 2 BCLC 203

Statutes:

Companies Act 1985 263(1)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

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Updated: 28 April 2022; Ref: scu.83290