Corporate Governance: International Series, 2nd Edition

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance: International Series, 2nd Edition

By Akira Kawamura
Sweet & Maxwell U.K. July 2015

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780414050303
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
Publication
July 2015
Format
Hardback
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This book will be a useful, first-hand reference material for practising lawyers and in-house attorneys who may counsel clients on their business in foreign countries.

  • Essential current content reflecting Corporate Governance across over 21 major jurisdictions throughout the world
  • Includes contributions from expert international lawyers
  • Reader-friendly Q&A format allows for easy cross-jurisdictional comparisons
  • Strong international focus, covering diverse areas in each jurisdiction
  • Focuses on shareholders, directors & board of directors, audit, liabilities, and social interest in corporate behaviour
  • Practical, straightforward commentary on each jurisdiction and the respective legal systems
  • Guidance to investors

Jurisdictions:

 

  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • The Netherlands
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Taiwan
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • Ukraine
  • United States of America
  • Vietnam

Table of Contents

  1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
  2. SOURCES OF LAW
  3. SHAREHOLDERS AND THE SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
  4. DIRECTORS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  5. BOARD OF AUDITORS, AUDIT COMMITTEE, ACCOUNTING AUDITORS
  6. MARKET DISCLOSURE/TRANSPARENCY TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC
  7. M&A AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
  8. PROXY FIGHTING
  9. OFFICER’S REMUNERATION RULES
  10. DIRECTORS’ LIABILITIES, LIABILITY INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION
  11. SHAREHOLDERS’ DERIVATIVE SUITS
  12. SOCIAL INTEREST IN CORPORATE BEHAVIOUR
  13. REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS
  14. REGULATION AND GUIDELINES FOR THE COMPANY INVESTORS
  15. RELATING TO THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

About the Author

Akira Kawamura is a partner at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, and has an extensive general corporate and litigation practice with numerous large multinational domestic and foreign clients. He specializes in corporate, M&A, intellectual property, international trade, entertainment, publication, energy and real property law. He is a corporate auditor and board member of a number of Japanese companies, and is also an experienced arbitrator/mediator. He is also an influential member of the Japanese Bar, having served as Executive Vice President of the Dai-ni Tokyo Bar Association, Executive Director of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (Nichibenren) and Chairman of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations' Foreign Lawyers and International Legal Practice Committee. He was a Visiting Professor at Kyoto University's Faculty of Law. Mr. Kawamura has made a significant and lasting contribution to the operation of the International Bar Association and he presently serves as the President.

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