Corporate Governance & Mandatory Arbitration: The U.S. Opens the Door - Will Europe Follow?

Presentation

In September 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it would no longer block the acceleration of a company’s registration simply because its charter or bylaws include mandatory investor arbitration. This change removes a major practical obstacle and shifts the SEC’s focus to whether the company provides adequate disclosure, including clear information about any arbitration clause. As a result, companies can now include mandatory arbitration provisions without worrying that it will slow down or complicate their registration process.

This event takes a comparative, transatlantic look at what comes next - balancing the promise of lower costs and faster resolution against risks to collective shareholder rights, deterrence, and market integrity. We’ll map the legal mechanics, governance trade‑offs, and strategic options in the U.S., and test whether any of it is legally, politically, or culturally portable to Europe.

The discussion will be followed by a breakfast at the premises of the French boutique law firm AUDIT-DUPREY-FEKL, the host of the event, situated in the heart of the Paris Opera neighborhood.