Company Law

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Dignam ◽  
John Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Complex Subject

Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. Company Law provides an account of the key principles of this area of law. It aims to demystify this complex subject. Chapter introductions provide summaries of various aspects of company law and further reading provide the tools for further research and study. This volume includes coverage of new case law such as Rossendale BC v Hurstwood Properties (A) Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 364; BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2019] EWCA Civ 112; Global Corporate Ltd v Hale [2018] EWCA Civ 2618; Parr v Keystone Healthcare Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 1246; Sevilleja Garcia v Marex Financial Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 1468; and Re Sprintroom Ltd; Prescott v Potamianos [2019] EWCA Civ 932. On corporate governance the latest developments surrounding the UK Corporate Governance Code and Stewardship Developments 2020 together with Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies are discussed.

2. Who makes company law and what is it for?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek French
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Business Enterprise ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Mandatory Rules ◽  
The Uk

This chapter discusses the sources and purposes of company law. Legislation is the most important source of company law. There is EU as well as UK legislation, but this is subject to Brexit. Litigation concerning companies has generated a vast quantity of case law. There are other rules such as the UK Corporate Governance Code and there are practitioner texts and academic articles and books in abundance. There is a discussion of the purpose of company law which notes that its most significant purpose must be to facilitate business, but there is argument over whether mandatory rules of company law are the best way to encourage business enterprise. This leads to the discussion of whether companies should only serve the interests of their members (the shareholder-centred view of the company) or whether wider public interests must be considered.

2. Who makes company law and what is it for?

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-32
Author(s):  
Derek French
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Business Enterprise ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
Eu Legislation ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Mandatory Rules ◽  
The Uk

This chapter discusses the sources and purposes of company law. Legislation is the most important source of company law. The effect of EU legislation on UK law is explained, including retained EU Regulations which continue in force despite Brexit. Litigation concerning companies has generated a vast quantity of case law. There are other rules such as the UK Corporate Governance Code and there are practitioner texts and academic articles and books in abundance. There is a discussion of the purpose of company law which notes that its most significant purpose must be to facilitate business, but there is argument over whether mandatory rules of company law are the best way to encourage business enterprise. This leads to the discussion of whether companies should only serve the interests of their members (the shareholder-centred view of the company) or whether wider public interests must be considered.

2. Who makes company law and what is it for?

2019 ◽  
pp. 10-36
Author(s):  
Derek French
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Business Enterprise ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Mandatory Rules ◽  
The Uk

This chapter discusses the sources and purposes of company law. Legislation is the most important source of company law. There is EU as well as UK legislation, but this is subject to Brexit. Litigation concerning companies has generated a vast quantity of case law. There are other rules such as the UK Corporate Governance Code and there are practitioner texts and academic articles and books in abundance. There is a discussion of the purpose of company law which notes that its most significant purpose must be to facilitate business, but there is argument over whether mandatory rules of company law are the best way to encourage business enterprise. This leads to the discussion of whether companies should only serve the interests of their members (the shareholder-centred view of the company) or whether wider public interests must be considered.

Company Law

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Dignam ◽  
John Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Regulatory Reform ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
European Company ◽  
European Company Law ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Complex Subject

Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. Company Law provides an account of the key principles of this area of law. It aims to demystify this complex subject. Chapter introductions provide summaries of various aspects of company law and further reading provide the tools for further research and study. This volume includes coverage of new case law such as Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd (2013); Chandler v Cape plc (2012); VTB Capital plc v Nutritek Int Corp (2013); Vivendi SA v Richards; Weavering Capital v Dabhia; Sharma v Sharma; and FHR European Ventures LLP v Mankarious. On corporate governance the new edition discusses the implementation of mandatory ‘Say on Pay’ measures in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the implementation of the Kay Review recommendations, and the new format Directors’ Report (2013). Also covered are the EU action plan on European company law and corporate governance (2012) and the EU consultation on the future of European company law (2012), as well as the Law Commission’s consultation of the fiduciary duties of investment intermediaries (2014), and the revised system of registration of company charges.

Company Law

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Dignam ◽  
John Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Regulatory Reform ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
European Company ◽  
European Company Law ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Complex Subject

Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. Company Law provides an account of the key principles of this area of law. It aims to demystify this complex subject. Chapter introductions provide summaries of various aspects of company law and further reading provide the tools for further research and study. This volume includes coverage of new case law such as Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd (2013); Chandler v Cape plc (2012); VTB Capital plc v Nutritek Int Corp (2013); Vivendi SA v Richards (2013); Weavering Capital v Dabhia (2013); Sharma v Sharma (2013); and FHR European Ventures LLP v Mankarious (2013). On corporate governance the new edition discusses the implementation of mandatory ‘Say on Pay’ measures in the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the implementation of the Kay Review recommendations, and the new format Directors’ Report (2013). Also covered are the EU action plan on European company law and corporate governance (2012) and the EU consultation on the future of European company law (2012), as well as the Law Commission’s consultation of the fiduciary duties of investment intermediaries (2014), and the revised system of registration of company charges.

2. Sources of company law and corporate governance

Company Law ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 20-48
Author(s):  
Lee Roach
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Human Rights Law ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Practice Recommendations ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Standard Terms

This chapter discusses the various sources of company law and corporate governance. The main sources of company law are legislation, case law, the constitution of the company, contract, EU law, and human rights law. Legislation is the principal form of UK company law, with the Companies Act 2006 being the most important piece of company law legislation. However, companies are, to a degree, permitted to create their own internal rules through their constitution. Companies can also create their own law by drafting their own standard terms for use in contracts. Meanwhile, corporate governance best practice recommendations are found in a series of reports and codes, with the two principal codes being the UK Corporate Governance Code and the UK Stewardship Code. Both codes operate on a comply-or-explain basis, under which certain persons must comply with the code or explain their reasons for non-compliance.

1. Introduction to company law

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Dignam ◽  
John Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Company Law ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Business Organisation ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Subject ◽  
A Company

Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. This chapter presents an overview of company law, first by considering the company’s place within the various forms of business organisation. To get some comparative perspective on the relative merits of each type of organisation, three criteria for judging them are discussed: whether the form of business organisation facilitates investment in the business, mitigates or minimises the risk involved in the business venture, and whether it provides a clear organisational structure. Using these criteria, three forms of business organisation are analysed: the sole trader, a partnership, or a registered company. The chapter also explains the importance of the memorandum as part of the company’s constitution, as well as the distinction between private companies and public companies. Finally, it outlines the benefits of forming a company as opposed to the sole trader or a partnership.

Company Law Concentrate

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee Roach
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Capital Maintenance ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Company Directors ◽  
Royal Dutch Shell ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Corporate Rescue

Each Concentrate revision guide is packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more. Concentrates show you what to expect in a law exam, what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve extra marks. Company Law Concentrate helps readers to consolidate knowledge in this area of law. This fifth edition includes coverage of the government’s corporate governance review, proposed updates to the UK Corporate Governance Code and the UK Stewardship Code, developments regarding unlisted companies and corporate governance, and notable case law developments, such as His Royal Highness Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell plc [2018] and Re Sherlock Holmes International Society Ltd [2016]. Chapters examine business structures, incorporation, the constitution of the company, directors, members, corporate governance, capital and capital maintenance issues, members’ remedies, and corporate rescue and liquidation.

1. Introduction to company law

Company Law ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 3-13
Author(s):  
Alan Dignam ◽  
John Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Company Law ◽  
Comparative Perspective ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Business Organisation ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Subject ◽  
A Company

Titles in the Core Text series take the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing focused, concise, and reliable guides for students at all levels. This chapter presents an overview of company law, first by considering the company’s place within the various forms of business organisation. To get some comparative perspective on the relative merits of each type of organisation, three criteria for judging them are discussed: whether the form of business organisation facilitates investment in the business, mitigates or minimises the risk involved in the business venture, and whether it provides a clear organisational structure. Using these criteria, three forms of business organisation are analysed: the sole trader, a partnership, or a registered company. The chapter also explains the importance of the memorandum as part of the company’s constitution, as well as the distinction between private companies and public companies. Finally, it outlines the benefits of forming a company as opposed to the sole trader or a partnership.

Current Practices of Saudi Shareholder’s Rights: A Case for Reform

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-257
Author(s):  
Faleh Salem al-Kahtani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Company Law ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Oecd Principles ◽  
Corporate Governance System ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Current Practices

Abstract This article will analyse Saudi shareholder’s rights, in particular by focusing on the legitimate articles of the Corporate Governance Code (hereinafter CGC), Company Law (hereinafter CL) and law cases related to shareholder’s rights. Analytical and comparative approaches are employed, examining the OECD principles of corporate governance and the UK Companies Act provisions with a view to reforming shareholder’s rights in the Saudi corporate governance system. In addition, shareholder’s rights are divided into financial and administrative rights. Thereafter, a number of recommendations are made regarding shareholder’s rights in the Saudi context.

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