The debate over the purpose of business corporations and the role of stakeholder interests in director decision-making has gained significant global attention in the past decade. The recent reform of section 131 of the Companies Act 1993 in Aotearoa New Zealand highlights the ongoing discussion on corporate obligations beyond shareholders and the enforcement of such obligations.

This symposium will bring together a diverse range of perspectives from legal academics and practitioners across New Zealand, Australia, the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Participants will reflect on issues such as inequality, corporate concentration, and environmental degradation, and discuss the role of corporations in society.