2nd Edition

Briefcase on Company Law

By MIchael Ottley Copyright 2002

    The Briefcase series is designed specifically with the time-pressed student in mind. It provides concise case summaries within each subject area of an undergraduate law degree, accompanied by relevant legislation. A handy reference tool, the book assists the reader to commit the content of each subject to memory.

    This title covers the four main areas of company law: the constitution, formation and personality of a company; corporate governance; corporate finance; and insolvency and company charges.


    The second edition has been updated to include recent important cases, including the House of Lords decision in

    • Johnson v Gore Wood - (minority shareholder action)
    • Phillips v Brewin Dolphin Bell Lawrie Ltd - (transactions at an undervalue)
    • O'Neill v Phillips - (unfair prejudicial conduct)
    • Williams v Natural Life Health Foods Ltd - (liability in negligence)
    • the Privy Council decision in Agnew v Commissioner of Inland Revenue - (company charges).

    Acknowledgments, Table of Cases, Table of Statutes, Part 1: Constitutional Issues, Part 2: Corporate Governance, Part 3: Corporate Finance, Part 4: Insolvency, Index

    Biography

    MIchael Ottley