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Company Law
Last Updated Date:   20 June 2024


8 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course introduces the main principles governing the operation of companies. Students will be taught, inter alia, the rules governing the incorporation of companies, how this corporate personality operates, how this business vehicle fits in with the broader framework of the outside world, and what comprises good corporate governance. Topics include the following: incorporation; relations between the company and the outside world; relations within the company, including the effect of the memorandum and articles, member's rights, director's duties, and shareholders' remedies.

Course Convenor: Prof Umakanth Varottil

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LCJ5008

Contact Hours: Two, 3 hr Seminars

Workload: 6 hours

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation - 20% & Final Exam - 80%

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: LCJ5003 Law of Contract

Co-req: LCJ5004 Law of Torts & LCJ5001 Criminal Law

Examination Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 (AM)

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