Perkins Coie·CORPORATE / M&A
UK Supreme Court clarifies directors must act in good faith in conduct not just thought
The Supreme Court in Saxon Woods v Costa ruled that section 172 duty extends to actual conduct, not merely subjective belief—rejecting the argument that sincere intent alone excuses disloyal behavior.
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