Company Law

Key information
- Start date
- End date
- Year of study
- Year 3 of 3
- Duration
- Full
- Module code
- 155200053
- FHEQ Level
- 6
- Credits
- 30
- Department
- School of Law
Module overview
The module will provide a sound foundation of knowledge of English company law, a very important topic for legal practice and general legal knowledge. It also helps the understanding of issues in development, and globalisation generally.
The module covers a selection of the main topics of English company law. Set out below is a representative selection. The list of topics taught may vary from year to year, and may include subjects not included in this list:
- Introduction to Companies and Company Law
- Separate Personality and Piercing the Veil of Incorporation
- Company Formation and Constitutional Documents
- Shares
- Organs and Officers
- Management and Meetings
- Binding the Company
- Director’s Duties
- Shareholder Remedies
- Loans and Security
- Corporate Collapse
Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
- To provide a sound foundation of knowledge of English company law
Workload
- Weekly 2 hour lecture
- 1 hour tutorial
Method of assessment
- Essay/brief: 20% (1500 words)
- Unseen written exam: 80%
Disclaimer
Important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules
Key staff
Senior Teaching Fellow