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Corporate Governance: International Series, 2nd Edition

Corporate Governance: International Series, 2nd Edition

Author: Akira Kawamura
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414050303

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414028982
Published In: July 2015
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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

GENERAL PRINCIPLES
SOURCES OF LAW
SHAREHOLDERS AND THE SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
DIRECTORS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF AUDITORS, AUDIT COMMITTEE, ACCOUNTING AUDITORS
MARKET DISCLOSURE/TRANSPARENCY TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC
M&A AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
PROXY FIGHTING
OFFICER’S REMUNERATION RULES
DIRECTORS’ LIABILITIES, LIABILITY INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION
SHAREHOLDERS’ DERIVATIVE SUITS
SOCIAL INTEREST IN CORPORATE BEHAVIOUR
REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS
REGULATION AND GUIDELINES FOR THE COMPANY INVESTORS
RELATING TO THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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.