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Concepts of Company Law


ISBN13: 9781789905694
To be Published: April 2025
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Paperback
Price: £40.00



Employing detailed case studies and real-world examples, this accessible textbook presents a clear overview of the core concepts of company law. The text will provide readers with a holistic understanding of the theoretical, financial, societal and practical aspects of company law.

Analysing principles from legal systems across Europe and the USA, this textbook examines how companies operate within a larger societal context. Chapters discuss the legal formation, characteristics, and financing of companies, as well as their internal structures and the roles and duties of corporate boards and shareholders. The authors dissect specialised topics such as risk management, reporting, corporate groups and mergers and acquisitions.

Key Features:

  • Incorporates multidisciplinary perspectives from law, business and finance
  • Systematically guides students from basic to more complex concepts in company law
  • Distinct boxes highlight key topics and enhance the learning experience with practical and numerical examples
  • Addresses forward looking issues in corporate social responsibility in addressing global challenges, including climate change and human rights

Concepts of Company Law is a useful resource for students in corporate and commercial law, finance and banking law, comparative law and business and economics. Its valuable insights provide a legal perspective on decision-making within corporations that will also benefit researchers and policymakers across these fields.

Subjects:
Company Law
Contents:
Preface and outline

PART I WHAT ARE COMPANIES?
1. What is company law?
2. The main characteristics of companies
3. Formation of the company
4. Financing the company
5. The duties of the corporate board

PART II BOARDS, SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER CORPORATE ACTORS
6. The corporate board
7. Shareholders and shareholder meetings
8. Concentrated ownership and minority shareholders

PART III CAPITA SELECTA COMPANY LAW
9. Reporting and risk management
10. Corporate groups
11. Mergers, acquisitions and other major transactions