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‘A textbook on Company Law that really speaks to students. The focus on learning and understanding is evident as information is presented and tested in accessible language and visually appealing sections.’
Dr Sabine Hassler, Senior Lecturer in Law, UWE Bristol ‘…written in a clear and practical manner. The chapters strike a balance between covering essential contents and conciseness, which students should find attractive.’
Dr Pontian N Okoli, Lecturer in Law, University of Stirling
The ideal companion for anyone studying company law, Smith & Keenan’s Company Law provides you with straightforward, accessible coverage of the key legal principles you’ll need to understand for your module. Complete with features such as detailed case summaries and further reading suggestions to a wide range of academic articles, this eighteenth edition supports your learning and encourages deeper understanding and analysis by including:
● A new chapter on partnerships and limited liability partnerships
● An extended chapter on the corporate veil, including academic discussion of lifting and piercing the veil of incorporation
● A revised chapter on the statutory derivative action exploring the evolving case law in the area.
● Discussion of key developments brought about by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act (SBEEA) 2015, including register of people with significant control (PSC); greater restrictions on corporate directors; and statements of confirmation
Professor Charles Wild (PhD, MBA, LLM, PCHE, LPC, CPE, BSc (Econ)) is a leading authority on company law, has lectured widely in the UK and abroad, and acts as consultant to a number of public and private bodies.
Professor Stuart Weinstein (JD, MBA, BA) is a solicitor and attorney with over twenty years’ practice experience in the US, UK and Korea, is a recognized expert in legal risk management, and is a Swift Institute Scholar.
The ideal companion for anyone studying company law, Smith & Keenan’s Company Law provides you with:
● Straightforward, accessible coverage of the key legal principles you’ll need to understand for your module written by experienced lecturers in the field;
● A range of features to support your learning and help you study independently, including detailed case summaries and discussion of academic opinion in the area;
● Extensive further reading suggestions to a wide range of academic articles to encourage deeper understanding and analysis.
This eighteenth edition also includes:
● A new chapter on partnerships and limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
● An extended chapter on the corporate veil, including Petrodel Resources Ltd v Prest [2013] and academic discussion of lifting and piercing the veil of incorporation
● Discussion of key developments brought about by the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act (SBEEA) 2015, including maintenance of a register of people with significant control (PSC); greater restrictions on corporate directors; and the submission of statements of confirmation
● An updated chapter on the statutory derivative action exploring the evolving case law such as Wilton UK Ltd v Shuttleworth [2018].
