Focus: Corporations Law

Company Law

Focus: Corporations Law

Edited by Colin Anderson · Jenny Dickfos · Marina Nehme · Margaret Hyland · Andrew Dahdal
LexisNexis Australia October 2009

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780409324853
Publisher
LexisNexis Australia
Publication
October 2009
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
Australia ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

The guide which helps students develop a greater understanding of corporations law and develop their critical thinking skills.

The Focus series utilises a structure which helps students develop a greater understanding of the core subject by identifying the key areas to study. Using a straightforward style and plain English, the authors will help demystify even the most complex of legal concepts. The series has a particular emphasis on problem-solving, providing students with numerous opportunities to develop their critical thinking skills and practise answering legal problem questions.

Important Features:

· Key concepts to give a solid understanding of the subject area
· Practice questions and suggested answers to develop problem-solving skills
· Further reading to springboard research and a deeper understanding of the topic

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Fundamentals of Australian Corporate Law
1. The Commercial and Legal Context of Companies
2. Incorporation, Registration and the Company Constitution
3. The Effects of Incorporation
4. Limits of the Separate Legal Entity Doctrine

Part II - Internal and External Relations
5. Membership
6. Company Contracts and Dispositions
7. Internal Financial Relations
8. Meetings
9. Accounts and Disclosure of Financial Information
10. Duties I: Duties of Directors
11. Duties II: Secretaries and Other Officers

Part III - Corporate Finance Law and Practice
12. Fundamentals of Share Capital Law and Practice
13. Dividends
14. Fundraising I: Disclosure Documents
15. Fundraising II: Protection of Investors
16. Managed Investment Schemes
17. Debt Finance and Debt Securities

Part IV - Remedies in Corporate Law
18. Remedies I: Abuse of Power and Members' Personal Actions
19. Remedies II: The Derivative Action and Other Remedies

Part V - Companies in Financial Distress
20. Receivership
21. Arrangements with Creditors in Insolvency
22. Liquidation

About the Author

Dr Colin Anderson is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology.

Jenny Dickfos is a Lecturer at Griffith University Business School.

Marina Nehme is a Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Western Sydney.

Margaret Hyland is a Lecturer at the School of Law, University of Western Sydney.

Andrew Dahdal is an Associate Lecturer at Department of Business Law, Macquarie University.

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