Bourne on Company Law

Publisher:: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication date:: 2016-01-01

Authors:: Nicholas Bourne
ISBN:: 9781315692296

Description:

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.

Index

Preface
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Salomon principle and the corporate veil
Chapter 3: Promoters and pre-incorporation contracts
Chapter 4: Shares and payment of capital
Chapter 5: Financial Conduct Authority – issue of shares to the public
Chapter 6: The company's constitution – some vital considerations
Chapter 7: The articles of association
Chapter 8: The payment of dividends
Chapter 9: The maintenance of capital
Chapter 10: Directors
Chapter 11: Powers of directors
Chapter 12: Directors' duties
Chapter 13: Corporate governance
Chapter 14: Insider dealing and market abuse
Chapter 15: Minority protection
Chapter 16: Company meetings
Chapter 17: Accounts and returns
Chapter 18: Auditors and annual return
Chapter 19: Secretary
Chapter 20: Debentures and the law of mortgages
Chapter 21: Receivership
Chapter 22: Voluntary arrangements and administration
Chapter 23: Investigations
Chapter 24: Takeovers, reconstructions and amalgamations
Chapter 25: Liquidation