Legal Proceedings


The Legal Journey: Seeking Restitution for Minority Shareholders
The legal proceedings in the Nyrstar case have uncovered critical issues around governance, transparency, and shareholder rights across multiple years and jurisdictions. What once seemed like an uphill battle is now at a turning point, as a growing body of evidence reveals that the transfer of assets from Nyrstar to Trafigura was unlawful and a restructuring was unnecessary. Recent legal proceedings have added new dimensions to the case, involving court challenges and regulatory investigations. Key decisions, filings, and outcomes are highlighted to offer a clear overview. This page provides a focused look at the legal path the case has taken.
Michel Vermaerke
Senior Advisor, Nyrstar Collective
Former CEO of FEBELFIN
Former Board Member of The European Banking Federation (EBF)
Independent Board Member (various mandates)
Ongoing legal proceedings
Civil procedures
Provisional Measures
Administrative procedures
FSMA Sanction Commission
Penal procedures
Investigative Judge Antwerp
The legal proceedings in the Nyrstar case have uncovered critical issues around governance, transparency, and shareholder rights across multiple years and jurisdictions. What once seemed like an uphill battle is now at a turning point, as a growing body of evidence reveals that the transfer of assets from Nyrstar to Trafigura was unlawful and a restructuring was unnecessary. Recent legal proceedings have added new dimensions to the case, involving court challenges and regulatory investigations. Key decisions, filings, and outcomes are highlighted to offer a clear overview. This page provides a focused look at the legal path the case has taken.