Erityisoikeudet

Erityisoikeudet is a Finnish legal term that refers to specific or special rights granted to a person, group, or entity beyond ordinary rights. The exact content of these rights is defined by statute, charter, or contractual agreement, and they are not part of the standard set of rights that everyone normally has under general law. The term is used in various legal contexts, and its meaning depends on the instrument that grants the rights.

In corporate law, erityisoikeudet commonly describe special rights attached to a class of shares or to a stake that differs from ordinary shares. These rights may include priority to dividends, priority on liquidation, or enhanced voting or appointment rights. Such provisions are typically laid out in the company’s articles of association or in shareholder agreements and serve to protect certain investors or to enable specific governance arrangements.

Beyond corporate settings, erityisoikeudet can also refer to privileges or entitlements granted by legislation to certain public bodies, municipalities, professional groups, or other entities, or to negotiated terms in contracts. The key feature is that they constitute entitlements that exceed the baseline rights defined by general law.

Because the term is context-dependent, the precise scope and limitations of erityisoikeudet vary with the governing document and the applicable legal framework. When assessing these rights, it is important to examine the exact language used, including any conditions, limitations, and potential conflicts with mandatory law or other rights.