Buch, Englisch, 536 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm
Buch, Englisch, 536 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-928446-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Identifies the fundamental principles of company law theory providing a sound basis for understanding the complexities of the subject
- The subject is bought to life by showing how company law has developed in its historical context, thus aiding a greater understanding of the issues surrounding it
- Features an overview of corporate theory with the strengths and weaknesses of each theory set out in an accessible yet illuminating way
- Pedagogical features such as chapter introductions and further reading provide clarity, while self-test questions encourage self-assessment of understanding
- Condenses complex academic material without losing accessibility
New to this edition
- Includes new material on the implications of new veil lifting cases such as Koninklijke Phillips Electronics NV v Princo Digital Disc GmbH [2004] 2 BCLC 50
- Discusses developments in post Enron intiatives such as the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Bill and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on UK companies
- Incorporates recent information on ostensible authority and the complexities of its application in group structures MCI WorldCom International Inc v Primus Telecommunications Inc [2004] 1 BCLC 42
- Includes new material on the extent of the delegation of power to the broad of directors in Article 70
- Includes extensive analysis of the Court of Appeal's controversial decision in National Westminster Bank v Spectrum Plus Ltd, and the anticipated outcome of the appeal to the House of Lords
- Discusses new cases relating to debentures, majority rule and shareholeder rememdies, directors' duties and liquidations
This highly accessible textbook offers an overview of company law, covering ta typical undergraduate company law syllabus . It enables students to see the area in its full context, discussing the current debates surrounding company law. Particular emphasis is given to corporate governance and the theoretical bases underlying company law.
This third edition now covers new material on the implications of new veil lifting cases such as Koninklijke Phillips Electronics NV v Princo Digital Disc GmbH [2004] 2 BCLC 50; developments in post Enron intiatives such as the Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Bill and the impact of Sarbones-Oxley on Uk companies and incorporates recent information on ostensible authority and the complexities of its application in group structures MCI WorldCom International Inc v Primus Telecommunications Inc [2004] 1 BCLC 42.
'This text; although one of many traditional books aimed at the student market, stands out for its clarity, whilst still demonstrating the depth of study needed in relation to some of the more complex areas of company law.' Journal of Busines Law, September 2004
Contents
- PART I:
- 1. Introduction to Company Law
- 2. Corporate Personality and Limited Liability
- 3. Lifting the Veil
- 4. Promoters and Pre-incorporation Contracts
- 5. Raising Capital: Equity and its Consequences
- PART II:
- 6. Raising Capital: Debentures
- 7. Share Capital
- 8. The Constitution of the Company: Memorandum and Articles of Association: Dealing with Insiders
- 9. Classes of Shares and Variation of Class Rights
- 10. The Principle of Majority Rule
- 11. Statutory Shareholder Remedies
- 12. The Constitution of the Company: Dealing with Outsiders
- 13. Corporate Management
- 14. Directors' Duties
- 15. Corporate Governance 1: Corporate Governance and Corporate Theory
- 16. Corporate Governance 2: the UK Corporate Governance Debate
- 17. Liquidations
- Bibliography
- Index
Zielgruppe
Company law students at undergraduate level, as well as non-law students studying company law as an option on business courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
