This course covers the major aspects of company law and securities regulation in China, with reference to the corporate and securities law of major common law and civil law jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong, Germany and Japan. The topics covered, all discussed in a comparative light, include the formation of companies, corporate finance, corporate governance, shareholders' rights, issuing of stocks and "going public", corporate mergers and acquisitions, as well as the regulation of the capital markets in China. The primary focus will be on providing students with a basic legal understanding of establishing and managing business organizations in China and accessing China's capital markets for finance. Significant issues relating to corporate law and securities regulation will be discussed in the context of China's legal, business and policy environments in the reform period.

Continuous Assessment: 40%

Examination: 60%

Examination Duration: 3 hours