Barings Plc, Re (No 5)
Jurisdiction | England & Wales |
Date | 1999 |
Court | Chancery Division |
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Directors' Duties Under Cayman Islands Law
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Company Directors: Duties And Liability In Cayman Islands Law
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The Continuing Value of Relief for Directors' Breach of Duty
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