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Environmental activists fail in their bid to pursue a derivative claim against the directors of Shell plc (ClientEarth v Shell)

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Published on: 22 May 2023

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Dispute Resolution analysis: In a blow to campaigning organisations which might seek to use derivative claims to litigate against directors of major companies for failing to promote political objectives, such as combatting climate change, the court has dismissed a derivative claim against the directors of Shell plc on the basis that it fails to demonstrate a prima facie case that the directors were in breach of duty in their pursuit of climate risk strategies for the company. Written by Phillip Patterson, barrister, Gatehouse Chambers.

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