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Hicks & Goo's Cases and Materials on Company Law

Written by Alan Dignam,Andrew Hicks

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691 pages, about 14 hours of reading

Law

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Hicks & Goo's Cases and Materials on Company Law guides students through the complexities of company law with a broad selection of source materials, extracts from governmental and non-governmental sources as well as traditional cases and materials, that are placed in context with clear commentary. It covers all the principal areas of company law including corporate governance issues and securities and insolvency. The book concentrates on how the law facilitates and regulates the operation of companies, both large and small, reflecting the realities of current practice. Each section is preceded by a concise introduction to help students understand the significance of the material presented. Similarly, each case is preceded by a statement of its legal significance and a summary of the main facts. The book has been fully updated to include classic materials whilst retaining the breadth of sources. The contents have been restructured to reflect the way the course is taught and chapter introductions have been developed to place each chapter in context and examine how these relate to the subject as a whole.

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  • about 75 hours
  • advanced
  • Informative
  • Academic
  • Rigorous

Hicks & Goo's Cases and Materials on Company Law is a foundational legal textbook designed to guide students through the intricate landscape of company law. It synthesizes traditional case law with extracts from governmental and non-governmental sources, providing a comprehensive and contextualized understanding of the subject. The book prioritizes the practical application of law, focusing on how legal frameworks facilitate and regulate companies of varying sizes. Its structure and clear commentary aim to enhance student comprehension of complex corporate governance, securities, and insolvency issues, making it an essential resource for advanced legal studies.

“The objective is to guide students through the complexities of company law by placing diverse source materials in context with clear commentary, reflecting the realities of current practice.”

Key themes

Corporate Governance & Directors' Duties
Focuses on the mechanisms, processes, and relations by which companies are controlled and directed, with particular emphasis on the duties and responsibilities of company directors towards the company and its stakeholders. It examines the legal and ethical framework guiding corporate leadership.
Corporate Personality and Veil
Explores the fundamental concept of a company as a separate legal entity, distinct from its members, and the specific circumstances under which this 'corporate veil' may be lifted or pierced. This principle is foundational to understanding limited liability and corporate structures.
Insolvency & Winding Up
Explores the legal framework surrounding companies in financial distress, including various insolvency procedures like administration, liquidation (winding up), and corporate restructuring, as well as the roles of insolvency practitioners. This theme addresses the legal mechanisms for dealing with corporate failure.

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