Full Description
The Briefcase series is designed specifically with the time-pressed student in mind. It provides concise case summaries within each subject area of an undergraduate law degree, accompanied by relevant legislation. A handy reference tool, the book assists the reader to commit the content of each subject to memory.
This title covers the four main areas of company law: the constitution, formation and personality of a company; corporate governance; corporate finance; and insolvency and company charges.
The second edition has been updated to include recent important cases, including the House of Lords decision in
Johnson v Gore Wood - (minority shareholder action)
Phillips v Brewin Dolphin Bell Lawrie Ltd - (transactions at an undervalue)
O'Neill v Phillips - (unfair prejudicial conduct)
Williams v Natural Life Health Foods Ltd - (liability in negligence)
the Privy Council decision in Agnew v Commissioner of Inland Revenue - (company charges).
Contents
Corporate Personality; Acts of the Company; Formation of the Company; Articles of the Association; Company Directors; Duties of Directors; Shareholders' Meetings; Minority Shareholders; Shares, Share Capital and Debentures; Raising and Maintaining Capital; Changing Capital Structure; Insider Dealing and Takeovers; Charges; Liquidation and the Insolvency Act 1996.
