Company Law

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