Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Seminar
Module Offerings
6117LAWSL-JAN-PAR
Aims
To develop an understanding of the legal principles governing the company limited by shares and the process involved in its termination.
Appreciate the contemporary issues surrounding the operation of the company and the pressure for reform.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically analyse the key legal principles underpinning the nature of the corporate form.
2.
Critically analyse contemporary issues in company law.
3.
Demonstrate critical thinking and writing skills in respect of the module subject area.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Legal nature of the company
Separate Legal Personality and measures to prevent its abuse
The constitution of the company
Directors and their duties
Shareholders
Corporate governance
Corporate Rescue and insolvency
Additional Information:A module examining the operation and control of the corporate form.