This book assesses the impact of economic globalization on the key corporate governance systems of the UK, the US and Germany and examines the extent to which insider systems are converging towards outsider systems and whether in fact convergence is possible.
Aiming to demystify company law for today's student, this concise textbook offers an overview of the subject, covering the standard undergraduate company law syllabus. Enabling the student to see the area as a whole subject, it also discusses the current debates surrounding company law, including the reviews by the English and Scottish Law Commissions, the consultation papers issued by the Company Law Review Steering Group and the ensuing White Paper and Draft Companies Bill. Particular emphasis is given to corporate governance and the theoretical bases underlying company law.
6th Edition
Lowry's name appears first on earlier edition.
Hicks & Goo's Cases and Materials on Company Law guides students through the complexities of company law with a broad selection of source materials, extracts from governmental and non-governmental sources as well as traditional cases and materials, that are placed in context with clear commentary. It covers all the principal areas of company law including corporate governance issues and securities and insolvency. The book concentrates on how the law facilitates and regulates the operation of companies, both large and small, reflecting the realities of current practice. Each section is preceded by a concise introduction to help students understand the significance of the material presented. Similarly, each case is preceded by a statement of its legal significance and a summary of the main facts. The book has been fully updated to include classic materials whilst retaining the breadth of sources. The contents have been restructured to reflect the way the course is taught and chapter introductions have been developed to place each chapter in context and examine how these relate to the subject as a whole.