The Company Director: Powers, Duties and Liabilities, 12th Edition

Name: The Company Director: Powers, Duties and Liabilities, 12th Edition
Brand: LexisNexis U.K.
SKU: 9781846619717
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Author: Michael Griffiths; David Impey; Peter Loose
ISBN: 9781846619717

Edited by Michael Griffiths · David Impey · Peter Loose

LexisNexis U.K. August 2015

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ISBN-13: 9781846619717
Publisher: LexisNexis U.K.
Publication: August 2015
Format: Paperback , 782 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The Company Director: Powers, Duties and Liabilities provides comprehensive coverage, in a single volume, of the powers, legal obligations and responsibilities of executive and non-executive company directors. The complex relationships of directors with fellow directors, the company, its employees and shareholders are fully explained.

Now in its 12th edition, this well-respected and established work has been updated to include:

A new chapter on recently revised rules relating to corporate security especially the provisions governing constructive knowledge and priorities
Coverage of the new mechanism of making complaints to the Company Names Adjudicator. This new procedure is considered in some detail
New case-law including Prest v Petrodel Resources, VTB Capital, Chandler v Cape plc, British Bank of the Middle East v Sun Life Association of Canada, ING Re (UK) Ltd v Versicherung AG, Wrexham AFC v Crucialmove Ltd

This book is essential reading for solicitors, barristers, company secretaries, corporate counsel and accountants.

Chapter 1 - The Companies Act 2006
Chapter 2 - The Company and its Legal Framework
Chapter 3 - Appointment of Directors
Chapter 4 - Powers of Directors
Chapter 5 - Accounts
Chapter 6 - Duties of Directors
Chapter 7 - Liabilities of Directors
Chapter 8 - Relations with Shareholders
Chapter 9 - Relations of Directors With One Another
Chapter 10 - Meetings
Chapter 11 - Terms of Service for Directors
Chapter 12 - Resignation, Removal and Retirement
Chapter 13 - Bribery Act 2010
Chapter 14 - Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Chapter 15 - Corporate Governance
Chapter 16 - Corporate Security
Appendix A - Jordans Articles of Association for a Private Limited Company
Appendix B - Standard Form Articles of Association
Appendix C - Form IN01
Appendix D - UK Corporate Governance Code (June 2010)
Appendix E - The Companies Act 2006
Appendix F - Draft Standard Form Service Agreement for an Executive Director

Reviews

Reviews from previous editions

"The first, now in its 11th edition, is a highly respected tome...the material is truly without parallel in its coverage and complexity, articulating the concerns directors must address and detailing the many instruments and recommendations that litter the landscape in this field."INTERNATIONAL COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW REVIEW

"The chapters on powers and duties are, however, essential reading whilst the book will provide an authoritative source of reference on other questions."COMPANY ACCOUNTANT

"The guide is an accessible reference book for directors ... looks set to become one of the vital sources of reference for directors"
ACCOUNTANCY AGE

"This comprehensive guide should be an essential part of a secretary's library"
ADMINISTRATOR

"heavy on the practical side of the law dealing with directors' duties and liabilities ... essential reference for directors, liquidators, solicitors, and those who need to engage with this branch of the law for various purposes."
BUSINESS LAW REVIEW

"an impressive volume which skilfully examines the law in clear language without losing sight of the practical difficulties facing directors across a whole range of issues"
THE JOURNAL OF THE LAW SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND

"a comprehensive guide ... Written by experienced and knowledgeable practitioners and academics ... readers expect a comprehensive treatment ... they are not disappointed ... lucid and engaging ... provide a succinct explanation of the law ... excellent appendices ... essential reading for directors and their advisors ... clear and accessible ... can be used on a day to day basis ... provides excellent value for money ... should remain close to hand"
STUDENT LAW JOURNAL

"The Company Director provides detailed background information which is reader friendly underlined with practical examples. Furthermore, it is an accessible reference book for both executive and non-executive directors, company secretaries as well as their advisers...this book contains the essential information for company directors in order to comply with the current legislation and case law"
GERMAN-BRITISH CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY & COMMERCE

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