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| understanding company law: Understanding Company Law Alastair Hudson, 2025-06-16 Understanding Company Law is a lively introduction to modern company law. It takes a unique approach to the subject, which also encompasses the important and growing fields of securities regulation, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. This textbook covers all of the key topics that a student reader will encounter in any company law course. The discussion presents the key principles simply, before guiding the reader through the more complex issues that are often the focus of examinations in this subject. It also offers pathways into further reading, while injecting enjoyment back into the topic. Understanding Company Law provides a straightforward guide to the law, which is supported by context, detailed analyses of the leading cases, and humour. The third edition has been updated with key recent changes and developments in company law, both case law and statutory, including: the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 and discussion of recent corporate scandals and case law. It will be essential reading for all courses on company law. |
| understanding company law: Understanding Company Law P. Lipton, A. Herzberg, Michelle Welsh, 2020 Understanding Company Law is a leading text for both law and business students of company law. This 20th edition has been updated to include the significant changes in the law that have taken place since the previous edition was published.--Back cover. |
| understanding company law: Understanding Corporate Law Arthur R. Pinto, Douglas M. Branson, 2009 Understanding Corporate Law is designed to assist students by offering a clear and comprehensive treatment of key concepts in corporate law. It is a popular study guide for students and has been used by professors to supplement their casebook or as recommended reading. Significant business, economic, and policy issues are highlighted in connection with a thorough analysis of the important cases and statutory provisions used in the study of corporations. It includes the major theoretical approaches used in current corporate law literature.In each chapter, the authors identify important policies and discuss the relationship of the law as it has developed to those policies. Statutory issues are covered under both the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the Revised Model Business Corporation Act. The Third Edition of Understanding Corporate Law discusses developing case law since the Second Edition including the Delaware courts' use of good faith in fiduciary duty cases. The book also reflects the corporate governance issues raised by the corporate scandals and the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. A section of Chapter 5 deals generally with that Act, but its impact is also covered in relevant sections throughout the book. This Understanding treatise is designed to be used in conjunction with all of the major corporate law casebooks. |
| understanding company law: Company Law in Context David Kershaw, 2012-06-28 'Company Law in Context' is an ideal main text for company law courses. David Kershaw places company law in its economic, business, and social context, making more accessible and relevant the cases, statutes, and other forms of regulation. A running case study provides a practical perspective. |
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| understanding company law: A Social History of Company Law Rob McQueen, 2016-03-16 The history of incorporations legislation and its administration is intimately tied to changes in social beliefs in respect to the role and purpose of the corporation. By studying the evolution of the corporate form in Britain and a number of its colonial possessions, the book illuminates debates on key concepts including the meanings of laissez faire, freedom of commerce, the notion of corporate responsibility and the role of the state in the regulation of business. In doing so, A Social History of Company Law advances our understanding of the shape, effectiveness and deficiencies of modern regulatory regimes, and will be of much interest to a wide circle of scholars. |
| understanding company law: Critical Company Law Lorraine Talbot, 2007-08-03 Dr Talbot traces the history of the fundamental principles of English company law, including the doctrine of separate corporate personality, director’s duties, minority protection and the doctrine of ultra vires from both a black letter and contextual perspective. Relevant aspects of the Companies Act 2006 are thoroughly examined. Drawing on the influence of American law and scholarship, the book considers the ideas which have informed corporate governance in England . It includes a case study of mutual building societies’ march to the market and corporate identity. The hybrid approach adopted in the text provides a contextual and critical framework in which to understand company law as well as a broad picture in black letter law terms. The aim is to invigorate what many students and academics consider a dry subject by uncovering the social factors which continue to inform this area of law - and the political nature of the law itself. Dr Talbot maintains that modern company law is shaped by three main factors – economics, ideology and existing law. The state of the law at any one time is determined by the constantly shifting relationship between these factors. |
| understanding company law: Company Law Michael Forde, Hugh Kennedy, 2017 The new edition of Company Law has been specially written with the busy accountant, company secretary and legal practitioner in mind. It contains a complete analysis of all aspects of Company Law, other than insolvency issues. Most importantly this edition incorporates the entirely new Companies Act 2014 including the new rules and reforms under the Act. Company Law gives a comprehensive account of the law governing Irish-registered companies, explaining the 2014 Act and referencing all related leading cases on the subject. Table of Contents 1.Introduction 2.Regulating Companies 3.Company Formation 4.Corporate Responsibility 5.Governance - the Members 6.Management - the Officers 7.Officers Duties and Liabilities 8.Company Contracts and Liabilities 9.Share Capital 10.Shareholders Rights 11.Minority Protection 12.Fundamental Changes 13.Takeovers and Mergers 14.Close Companies and Groups 15.Distinctive Companies 16.Public and Traded Companies 17.Employees 18.Creditors, Debentures and Security 19.Accounts, Audits and Disclosures 20.Striking Off and Winding Up 21.European and International Aspects 22.Litigation Practice and Procedure About the authors Michael Forde Senior Counsel, based in Dublin, practising in Constitutional/Administrative law, EU Law, and aspects of international law, e.g. extradition and mutual assistance. Hugh Kennedy is a barrister, now based in Tokyo, specialising in international trade arrangements |
| understanding company law: Comparative Company Law Andreas Cahn, David C. Donald, 2018-10-04 When comparing the laws of different jurisdictions, one often sees only the forest or the trees. This is particularly problematic in comparative company law, where students hope both to understand the overall framework of the law and grasp its practical application. This text's structure, now in its second edition, solves that dilemma. Chapters open with discursive analyses of the law in each of Germany, the UK and the US (Delaware, the ABA Model Business Corporation Act, and federal securities laws) and set out the high-level governing framework, particularly for the EU and its member states. This analysis is succinct and pointed, with numerous references to both the law and leading scholarship. The whole text is arranged to highlight comparative aspects. Diagrams are used where helpful. Chapters close with edited judicial decisions from at least two of the jurisdictions discussed, which allows fresh exploration of comparison in more detail, and pointed questions to guide class discussion. |
| understanding company law: Company Law Brenda Hannigan, 2012-07-19 Employing a practical and contextual approach, this student textbook covers developments in the self-regulation of corporate governance, which is becoming global due to the activities of the OECD and World Bank. |
| understanding company law: Business and Corporate Law Guidebook Enshen Li, 2018-06-30 Business and Corporate Law Guidebook is a bilingual textbook designed to provide Chinese students with a solid understanding of the fundamental aspects of Australian business and corporate law. Written in plain English and Chinese, this text offers clear and concise explanations of key legal concepts, significant cases and principal judgments to form a systematic framework of self-directed learning. The text contains 12 chapters covering contract law, competition and consumer law, tort and negligence, company law including company incorporation, corporate liability and the winding up process. The last chapter focuses specifically on teaching Chinese students how to apply the IRAC model to solve legal problems. Suitable for those studying business and corporate law as part of a non-law degree such as accounting, marketing and business management studies, this text is also a valuable addition to international professionals seeking an understanding of the Australian business and corporate legal environment. |
| understanding company law: Bourne on Company Law Nicholas Bourne, 2016-05-12 An ideal introductory textbook, Bourne on Company Law offers a succinct overview of the fundamental areas covered in LLB and GDL courses. The text is clear and easy to follow, being presented in short, sub-headed sections for ease of navigation, and is thoroughly cross-referenced to highlight connections across topics. Written for both law and non-law students, this text offers straightforward explanations of all key cases, as well as chapter summaries and end of chapter questions to aid understanding. The book is also supported by a companion website offering self-test questions, a useful glossary and annotated web links. |
| understanding company law: Understanding the Law Donald L. Carper, John A. McKinsey, 2011-01-18 Engage your students in the study of the law and what it means to them with UNDERSTANDING THE LAW, Sixth Edition. This popular text discusses how various aspects of the law affect the individual, filling a void for those looking for a more introductory text that covers many of the personal law issues that confront people in their everyday lives. Designed for introductory courses, UNDERSTANDING THE LAW uses hypothetical and real examples to illustrate important points of the law and to inspire lively class discussion. This sixth edition incorporates new coverage of ethical issues and the law. These ethical and moral issues are covered in boxed readings as well as throughout each chapter.This sixth edition continues to incorporates coverage of international and comparative law throughout to give you essential knowledge for today's global marketplace. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. |
| understanding company law: European Comparative Company Law Mads Andenas, Frank Wooldridge, 2009-07-30 Company law is undergoing fundamental change in Europe. All European countries have undertaken extensive reform of their company legislation. Domestic reform has traditionally been driven by corporate failures or scandals. Initiatives to make corporate governance more effective are a feature of recent European law reform, as are measures to simplify and ease burdens on smaller and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). An increasing EU harmonisation is taking place through the Company Law Directives, and the free movement of companies is also facilitated by the case law of the European Court of Justice on the directives and the right to free movement and establishment in the EC Treaty. New European corporate forms such as the European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) and the European Company (SE) have added new dimensions. At a time of rapid development of EU and national company laws, this book will aid the understanding of an emerging discipline. |
| understanding company law: Company Law Alan J. Dignam, John Lowry, 2006 Author order on cover and title page reads Alan Dignam and John Lowry. Previous editions have John Lowry as first author. |
| understanding company law: Unlocking Company Law Susan McLaughlin, 2018-07-11 Unlocking Company Law is the ideal resource for learning and revising Company Law. This 4th edition has been extensively updated, and this, along with its many pedagogical features, makes it the ideal companion for students studying Company Law. Each chapter in the book contains: • aims and objectives; • activities such as self-test questions; • charts of key facts to consolidate your knowledge; • diagrams to aid memory and understanding; • prominently displayed cases and judgments; • chapter summaries; • essay questions with answer plans. In addition, the book features a glossary of legal terminology, making the law more accessible. |
| understanding company law: Company Law and the Law of Succession Susanne Kalss, 2015-10-21 This book is one of the first to link company law to the law of succession by concentrating on family businesses. It shows that, to understand the legal framework underlying the daily operations of family businesses, one needs legal analysis, empirical data, psychological and sociological knowledge. The book works on the premise that, since many businesses have been founded by families, practitioners need to develop an understanding of the legal background of such businesses and build up experience to be able to create contracts, trusts, foundations and other legal mechanisms to give shape to systems and procedures for the transfer of shares and control within the family. Comparing the national legal order, techniques, and mechanisms in a range of countries, the book examines parallel developments in these fields of law across the world. Finally, it demonstrates the room for companies, shareholders and the members of a family to develop individual solutions within the legal framework for transferring businesses and shares to the next generation. |
| understanding company law: Smith and Keenan's Company Law Charles Wild, Stuart Weinstein, 2009-01-01 'Smith and Keenan's Company Law' provides a clear and practical guide, ideal for those seeking to understand how company law works in a real life context. This new edition has been revised and rewritten to fully incorporate the Companies Act 2006. |
| understanding company law: Business Law Priyanka Raychaudhuri, 2021-02-21 Unique Features of this book are as follows: ? This Book Contains: o Indian Contract Act 1872 o Sale of Goods Act 1930 o Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 o Indian Partnership Act 1932 o Limited Liability of Partnership Act 2008 o Corporate Law o Industrial Law: Factories Act, 1948; The Minimum Wages Act 1948; Payment of Wages Act 1936; Payment of Bonus Act 1965; Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, Employees State Insurance Act 1948; Employee Provident Fund & Misc. Provision Act 1952 o General Law: The Consumer Protection Act ? Chapters presented in simple language and in essay form for easy understanding. ? Answer in points, examples, Paragraphs with sub headings for easy remembrance. ? Reference page numbers for quick identification. ? Examination oriented preparation for sure Success. |
| understanding company law: Company Law and Corporate Finance Eilís Ferran, 1999 The limited company is the dominant type of organisational structure for businesses operating in the UK it is the best available mechanism for raising finance and diversifying financial risk. This book identifies the company as a financing vehicle and explains how the law facilitates theraising of finance by providing the corporate form and methods of financing that match the changing needs of a business through its life. The approach sets this book apart from other legal texts and provides it with its distinctive orientation. The rules relating to share capital, debt finance and public offers of securities are clearly explained with emphasis throughout on their practical operation and on the interests that these requirements are intended to protect. Topical corporate finance issues, such as the ways in which companiescan return value to their shareholders, are examined. The corporate governance implications of raising finance from external investors are considered. Key corporate governance issues such as the role of non-executive directors and institutional investors are analysed. For companies that have outside investors, market driven codes of best practice and Stock Exchange requirements can be just as important as the companies legislation and case law. Through the programme of harmonisation, European law now exerts a major influence. These different strands of law andregulation are woven together in the book and there is a timely discussion of areas where reform is necessary or desirable. This is the first book in the UK to deal with the technicalities of company law within a wider framework that recognises the importance of market forces and corporate governance and which seeks to explain to wider audience issues about corporate finance theory and practice that are familiar tofinancial economists. This is will enable students to develop a wider and more realistic understanding of the operation of company law than is provided by existing texts. |
| understanding company law: Introduction to Company Law Paul Davies, 2010-09-23 Written by one of the foremost experts in the area, Paul Davies' Introduction to Company Law provides a comprehensive conceptual introduction, giving readers a clear framework with which to navigate the intricacies of company law. The five core features of company law - separate legal personality, limited liability, centralized management, shareholder control, and transferability of shares - are clearly laid out and examined, then these features are used to provide an organisation structure for the conduct of business. It also discusses legal strategies that can be used to deal with arising problems, the regulation of relationships between the parties, and the trade-offs that have been made in British company law to address some of the conflicting issues that have arisen. Fully revised to take into account the Companies Act 2006, and including a new chapter on international law which considers the role of European Community Law, this new edition in the renowned Clarendon Law Series offers a concise and stimulating introduction to company law. |
| understanding company law: Principles of Corporate Finance Law Eilis Ferran, Look Chan Ho, 2014-03 With the additional contribution of Look Chan Ho, an expert in the field of corporate finance, this thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Ferran's 'Principles of Corporate Finance Law' explores the relationship between law and finance. |
| understanding company law: Company Law Perspectives Michael Quilter, 2012 Brings a unique and fresh approach to this dynamic area of law. Each chapter has significant impact as extracts from complementary sources are incorporated, placing the regulation of company law within the broader business context in which the law operates. The result is an all-encompassing, realistic view of the domain of company law. |
| understanding company law: The Cannabis Business Charles S. Alovisetti, Cassia Furman, 2020-12-29 As the largely illicit cannabis market transitions to a legal, regulated industry, the canna-curious and experienced industry participants alike are experiencing the harsh truth: Making a fortune in the legal cannabis industry is a challenge made even more difficult by a complex patchwork of state and federal laws. The Cannabis Business clears the confusion around topics such as the distinction between hemp and cannabis and why it matters for consumers and regulators, why CBD isn’t completely legal in the U.S., why and how states differ in their licensing processes, and how deal structuring is impacted by state regulations. Written by attorneys from the nation’s leading cannabis law and policy firm, this comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the cannabis industry in the U.S. |
| understanding company law: Company Law in Ireland Anthony Thuillier, 2015 While many students may consider company law to be technical, dry, and difficult to understand, the approach taken in this book is to breathe life into existing Irish and English case law and use it to explain and outline the current law, guiding the reader through the principles of company law in a clear and concise way. Company Law in Ireland is an essential and recommended textbook for most undergraduate law courses. All students of company and business law, as well as business owners and persons with a general interest in company law will find this book to be both readable and accessible. This second edition is now fully revised to take account of the commencement of the Ireland's Companies Act 2014. *** From the Foreword of the First Edition: ''Mr. Thuillier's enthusiasm for and knowledge of company law and novel approach makes this book accessible to persons without a prior knowledge of company law who may have an interest in the topic. Whilst its structure and useful identification of learning outcomes makes it particularly suitable for students others who may wish understand company law whether in connection with their business, voluntary activities or otherwise will find this book accessible and of interest.'' -- Ms. Justice Finlay Geoghegan (Series: The Core Text) [Subject: Irish Law, Company Law, Business Law] |
| understanding company law: Understanding Contract Law Max Young, 2009-10-16 Built around familiar real-world examples that illustrate the concepts, principles and key cases upon which English contract law is structured, Understanding Contract Law offers a clear introduction to the basic concepts of contract law in England. |
| understanding company law: Research Handbook on the History of Corporate and Company Law Harwell Wells, 2018-02-23 Understanding the corporation means understanding its legal framework, but until recently the origins and evolution of corporate law have received relatively little attention. The topical chapters featured in this Research Handbook, contributed by leading scholars from around the world, examine the historical development of corporation and business organization law in the Americas, Europe, and Asia from the ancient world to modern times, providing an invaluable resource for both further historical research and scholars seeking the origins of present-day issues. |
| understanding company law: Understanding the Nature of Law Michael Giudice, 2015-06-29 Understanding the Nature of Law explores methodological questions about how best to explain law. Among these questions, one is central: is there something about law which determines how it should be theorized? This novel book explains the importance of |
| understanding company law: Groups of Companies Rafael Mariano Manóvil, 2020-03-16 This book presents a comprehensive study on how twenty-three countries have approached the issue of company groups. In addition to detailed profiles of each country’s legislation, written by some of the most respected experts in the field, the book also presents a general overview and offers readers an in-depth, up-to-date and highly practical comparative analysis of the company group phenomenon in connection with national legal regimes. As such, the book is a must-read for all those seeking a deeper understanding of how company groups are viewed and regulated around the globe. |
| understanding company law: Company Law in China Jiang Yu Wang, Jiangyu Wang, 2015-04-24 This accessible book offer a comprehensive and critical introduction to the law on business organizations in the People's Republic of China. The coverage focuses on the 2005-adopted PRC Company Law and the most recent legislative and regulatory developments in the company law landscape in China. The book covers a wide range of topics including the definitions of companies as compared with other forms of business organizations, incorporation, shareholders rights and legal remedies, corporate governance (including the fiduciary and other duties and liabilities of directors, supervisors and managers), corporate finance (including capital and shares offering), fundamental corporate changes (including mergers & acquisitions, and takeovers), and corporate liquidation and bankruptcy. In addition to presenting strong doctrinal analysis, the author also considers China's unique social, political and economic contexts. |
| understanding company law: An Introduction to Irish Company Law Grainne Callanan, 2007-08-21 Third edition of this popular introductory text for students, which covers the core elements of Company Law in Ireland. |
| understanding company law: Legal Aspects of Business: Concepts and Applications, 2e Parul Gupta, This textbook introduces the Indian legal system and presents exhaustive discussion on laws which govern and regulate businesses. It focuses on the application of law based on which managers need to take decisions. It also maximizes its usefulness as textbook for business management students and managers through a huge number of cases and mini-case highlighting the legal issues of business entities. Aiming to provide the readers an understanding and knowledge of business-related laws, the book provides in-depth coverage of the law of contract and sale of goods, laws dealing with negotiable instruments, consumer rights, competition and also law regulating the incorporation and management of companies in India. |
| understanding company law: Understanding Commercial Law Philippa Gerbic, Leigh Miller, 2010 UNDERSTANDING COMMERCIAL LAW, 7th edition, covers the needs of students in university, polytechnic and other courses that include legal papers but where those students have had little or no prior contact with the law. Students are given material and examples ranging from the background to the law in general, and how the laws of New Zealand are made and changed, through to the fundamentals of contract, consumer and commercial legislation, tort and property law. Fully updated, including taking account of the Property Law Act 2007. Expanded coverage of the Treaty of Waitangi. Brand new layout makes this book easy to use and navigate. Clear language. Business and real-life examples, diagrams and flow charts, part and chapter summaries, and a full glossary of key words enhance and reinforce learning. Case appendix contains the basic facts, issues and reasons for key decisions |
| understanding company law: UK Company Law Nicholas Grier, 2022-03 This work offers a guide for students, lawyers and accountants who need to understand the modern principles and realities of company law without the clutter of legal jargon. |
| understanding company law: Understanding Business & Personal Law Gordon W. Brown, Paul Sukys, Lois Anderson, 1993-01-01 |
| understanding company law: Cases and Materials on Company Law Andrew Hicks, S. H. Goo, 2004 Cases and Materials on Company law guides students through the complexities of this dynamic and fascinating subject, with a thoughtfully chosen selection of cases and materials. It covers all the principal areas of company law including the issue of securites and insolvency. The text concentrates on how the law facilitates and regulates the operation of companies, both large and small reflecting the realities of current practice. To help students understand the signficance of the material presented, each section is preceded by a concise introduction. Similarly, each case is preceded by a statement of its legal signficance and a summary of the main facts. |
| understanding company law: A Guide to Business Law Christine Miles, Warwick John Dowler, 2013 A Guide to Business Law, 20th edition has been updated throughout to take account of the many changes affecting business and commercial law practice in Australia that have arisen since the last edition. The work has a national focus, with references to all jurisdictions for applicable laws in key areas. |
| understanding company law: Understanding Company Law Jonathan Barrett, John McDermott, 2014-09 UNDERSTANDING COMPANY LAW 3RD EDITION is a textbook for non-law students at polytechnics and universities studying the law of companies and business organisations. Providing an excellent balance between theory, case law and practice, UNDERSTANDING COMPANY LAW covers the essential concepts of company law, business organisations, financial markets and takeovers in a clear and straightforward manner. |
| understanding company law: Understanding Company Law Phillip Lipton, Abraham Herzberg, 1988 |
| understanding company law: Understanding Chinese Company Law, Second Edition Minkang Gu, 2010-07-01 In China, the thirty-year economic reform reflects the process of moving from planned economy towards market economy. This could be seen From the changes in the 2005 Company Law, which recognizes the owners' property rights and gives more freedoms to them to decide various matters. In this new edition, besides offering a systemic the constitution of companies, the establishment of various companies, role and function of various parties in corporate governance, and corporate financing, Gu Minkang highlights the major changes in the 2005 Company Law, and addresses many new issues such as shareholders' derivative action, American limited liability company, and asset restructuring of listed companies. Another important feature is a comparison between the 1993 Company Law and the 2005 Company Law that will facilitate reading and understanding. This comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of Chinese company law will be of value to all who are involved in business with and in China and their legal advisors, and to students of Chinese company law. |
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