ABSTRACT

With the completion of the DTI-sponsored Company Law Review, the reform of company law has now become a very important subject of study. This new book is a must for all those interested in the development and reform of UK company law.

The book collates the work of leading authorities on company law, including members of the judiciary and the Law Commission, and individuals from the worlds of professional practice and academia. All main areas of company law are covered, including directors' duties; corporate governance; minority protection; ultra vires; company charges; and human rights and the company, as well as a comprehensive analysis of the work of the Company Law Reform Steering Group.

The central purpose of this book is to analyze the current state of play and to note, in particular, the work of the Company Law Review Group. Critical analysis and suggestions on how company law should be reformed are also offered.

part |2 pages

PART 1 THE COMPANY LAW REVIEW

chapter 1|40 pages

A HISTORY OF THE COMPANY LAW REVIEW*

1 PURPOSE AND APPROACH

chapter 2|16 pages

INCLUSIVE COMPANY LAW

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 3|20 pages

COMPANY LAW REFORM: THE ROLE OF THE COURTS

1 INTRODUCTION

part |2 pages

PART 2 CONTEMPORARY COMPANY ISSUES

part |2 pages

PART 3 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

chapter 7|30 pages

THE REFORM OF DIRECTORS’ DUTIES

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 8|24 pages

THE JURIDIFICATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 10|20 pages

MAPPING THE BOUNDARIES OF UNFAIR PREJUDICE

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 11|22 pages

THE COMPANY LAW REVIEW AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATE GROUPS

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 12|20 pages

THE REGULATION OF INTRA-GROUP TRANSACTIONS

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 13|16 pages

THE REFORM OF CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 14|24 pages

COMPANY INVESTIGATIONS BY THE DTI

1 INTRODUCTION

part |2 pages

PART 4 CORPORATE SECURITY AND INSOLVENCY

chapter 1|56 pages

Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 16|26 pages

THE FLOATING CHARGE IN ENGLAND AND CANADA

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 17|22 pages

REFORMING CORPORATE RESCUE MECHANISMS

1 INTRODUCTION

part |2 pages

PART 5 FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS

part |2 pages

APPENDICES

chapter 2|2 pages

UK COMPANY LAW REFORM REPORTS 1837–1962

chapter 3|8 pages

UK COMPANY LAW STATUTES 1844–1989