This course examines the law and regulation of companies and other business organisations: the formation, management and operation of companies, corporate governance, the constitutional framework of corporate bodies, the relationship between the internal stakeholders of the company, as well as their relationship with external parties.  The course will analyse the theoretical underpinning of the legal rules and principles of corporate law, as well as the policy drivers behind the shaping of corporate law.

Examination (Open book): Students' ability to apply the principles of company law to given situations, to resolve problems, and to communicate arguments in writing will be tested.

The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed unless specific instructions are given as to how they are to be used.

Grading of Student Achievement: Standard (A+ A A-...F)

To pass this course students must obtain an aggregate mark of 40% and a minimum of 30% in each of the coursework and the examination elements of the assessment. Coursework for this purpose means those ways in which students are assessed otherwise than by the end of session examination.

The portion of the overall mark allocated to performance/participation in inter-active in class activities will be assessed on the quality of the participation. Assessment criteria for those activities, their nature and their timing will be set out in the study guide/course manual and will be further expanded upon by the course leader.

The duration of the examination is 2 to 3 hours.

To enable the full benefit to be obtained from this course, students should attend all of the classes, read analytically the assigned material, and participate actively in tutorials.