This title provides guidance on the key wide-ranging reforms of the new regime. This timely and practical guide to the new Act includes detailed commentary and user-friendly explanations of changes brought about by new legislation. Written by an experienced, respected and successful author team, this title truly contains all you need to know about the Companies Act.
Consultant Editors
Hannigan and Prentice: The Companies Act – A Commentary is edited by Professor Brenda Hannigan, University of Southampton and Professor Dan Prentice, University of Oxford, Barrister, Erskine Chambers. Contributors to this work include: James Palmer, Partner, Herbert Smith, Alex Kay, Partner, Herbert Smith, Ceri Bryant, Barrister, Erskine Chambers, Carol Shutkever, Partner, Herbert Smith and Glynis Morris, Chartered Accountant.
Chapter 1 Introduction/overview of the Act
Chapter 2 Company constitution
Chapter 3 Duties of directors
Chapter 4 The derivative claim - An invitation to litigate?
Chapter 5 Accounts and audit
Chapter 6 Communications and meetings
Chapter 7 Share capital and maintenance
Chapter 8 Takeovers
