Home >
Law >
Company Law >
Concepts of Company Law

Concepts of Company Law

Author: Anne Lafarre; Christoph van der Elst
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781789905694
Published In: April 2025
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

List Price: HKD 467.35

HKD 453.33 Save HKD 14.02 (3%)

Download Order Form

Add to Wishlist
| Add to Compare

Description
Contents

Details

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.

Preface and outline

PART I WHAT ARE COMPANIES?

What is company law?

The main characteristics of companies

Formation of the company

Financing the company

The duties of the corporate board

PART II BOARDS, SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER CORPORATE ACTORS

The corporate board

Shareholders and shareholder meetings

Concentrated ownership and minority shareholders

PART III CAPITA SELECTA COMPANY LAW