Yhtiöoikeudessa

Yhtiöoikeus is the branch of law that governs companies and other business associations. It deals with the formation, operation, and dissolution of legal entities such as limited liability companies (osakeyhtiö), partnerships (avoin yhtiö, kommandiittiyhtiö), and cooperatives (osuuskunta). Yhtiöoikeus provides the legal framework for how these entities are structured, how their ownership is defined, and how decisions are made within them.

Key areas within yhtiöoikeus include the rights and obligations of shareholders, directors, and officers. It also addresses issues related to corporate governance, such as the responsibilities of the board of directors, the role of the general meeting of shareholders, and the protection of minority shareholders. Furthermore, yhtiöoikeus regulates the financial aspects of companies, including capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and insolvency proceedings.

The primary source of yhtiöoikeus in Finland is the Companies Act (Osakeyhtiölaki), which specifically pertains to limited liability companies. Other legislation governs different types of business associations. The principles of yhtiöoikeus aim to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the business world, promoting investment and economic activity while protecting the interests of all stakeholders. Disputes arising from corporate matters are typically resolved in civil courts.