Company Law

This popular textbook is a complete and accessible guide to the legal framework in which companies operate. The book explains in detail the functioning of multinational corporations and the complex issues that emerge from their cross-jurisdictional presence, as well as corporate insolvency and takeovers and the challenges stemming from the multi-jurisdictional aspect of corporate activities. Logically structured, the authors’ clear writing style and the strong pedagogical approach help students understand this complex area of the law by explaining key concepts in a straightforward manner. This new edition offers: - The latest case law - Up-to-date material on directors’ duties and derivative claims - An in-depth and expanded yet clear analysis of complex areas like corporate governance and multinational corporations This book is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate law students who wish to gain a thorough understanding of the subject. Janet Dine is Professor of International Economic Development Law at Queen Mary University of London and was Director of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies from 2005–2008. Marios Koutsias is a Senior Lecturer in Company Law and EU Commercial Law at the University of Essex. He is a qualified lawyer and member of the Greek Bar. ‘Dine and Koutsias have put together a textbook that provides an in-depth analysis of the legal framework in which companies operate in plain and understandable language. It combines an easy-to-follow structure with a student-friendly format.’ – Stelios Andreadakis, Brunel University London, UK