Short description
Company Law is a complete and accessible guide to the legal framework in which companies operate. Logically structured and with a readable style, the text includes helpful summaries for each chapter, along with case notes. This new edition features a comprehensive treatment of the Companies Act 2006 and other developments arising.
Long description
This popular and very readable text is essential reading whether you are studying company law as part of a law, business or accounting degree, or at GDL/CPE conversion level. This is a complete guide in a concise, authoritative, readable and affordable book. It is fully updated throughout. Pedagogical features to enhance learning include case notes, summaries and exercises. Company Law is a complete and accessible guide to the legal framework in which companies operate. Logically structured and with a readable style, the text includes helpful summaries for each chapter, along with case notes. This new edition features a comprehensive treatment of the Companies Act 2006 and other developments arising.
Review
'Company Law is well-researched and wonderfully written...allows the reader to quickly understand this complex and often misunderstood area of law. No other company law text provides better value for money!' - Student Law Journal
Table of contents
- The Reasons for Forming Companies Starting a Company Corporate Personality The Memorandum of Association The Articles of Association Power to Represent the Company Public Issue of Securities The Regulation of Investment Business Maintenance of Capital The Balance of Power Inside the Company: Corporate Governance Directors' Duties: the General Duties Specific Duties of Directors Suing the Company, Suing for the Company, Enforcing Directors' Duties Shares Lending Money and Securing Loans Takeovers, Reconstructions and Amalgamations Insolvency The Effect of the EU on English Company Law Transglobal Corporations and World Development Bibliography and Further Reading