The paper examines whether the courts should pierce the corporate veil and whether they should recognise the general ground for piercing the corporate veil where justice demands it. It is discussed whether the courts have formed clear principles as to when they will pierce or remove the veil of incorporation.
The paper examines the duties and liabilities of promoters under Companies Acts arguing whether promoters have outlived their usefulness in modern company law. Promoters' problems at the pre-incorporation stage are discussed suggesting ways of overcoming them.
The paper examines a series of questions dealing with the Company law in the UK and covering the topics of legal formalities, security, the nature of the company, the rights of minority shareholders which may stop companies from changing Articles of Association, the rights of minority directors on removal, etc.
The paper examines Companies Law 2006 only from the perspective of capital maintenance pointing out which sections have been amended from 1985 Act. It is shown how these amendments will affect the accounting rules that exist in the UK at the moment.
The paper examines whether common law has developed a clear rationale with regard to the basic principle that a shareholder could not sue in respect of wrongs done to a company. The exception to the Foss v Harbottle rule is considered stating that "fraud" must be proved and discussing remedies available to individual shareholders.
The paper examines the provisions of Companies Act 1985 arguing whether company directors have autonomy over corporate affairs, discussing the ability of a director to enter into a contract with the company of which he is a director, and the amount of shareholders' control over such contracts.
The paper answers a variety of questions about Company Law in the UK, including the roles of different directors and their relationships; the fiduciary duties of the director to the company, creditors, shareholder and employees; the types of meetings that can be called, the resolutions within these meetings, etc.
The paper looks at a company law case study presenting its facts and advising South East Antique Shop on the issues surrounding the incorporation of the business and related to the Articles of Association, reduction of share capital, and the maintenance of company registers.
The paper examines the company law within English legal system comparing Companies Acts (CA) of 1985, 2004 and 2006. The rights of the shareholders and the enforcement of these rights against directors are discussed; the problems in company law prior to the CA 2006 are addressed, particularly, the issue that shareholders could not enforce a fiduciary duty on directors in respect to their holdings. It is explained how CA 2006 has resolved this issue for shareholders encouraging long term investment in the UK.
The paper examines the features of annual general meeting (AGM) under the Companies Act 2006 describing the kinds of resolution that could be passed by company members, the voting procedure at a general meeting, and the implications of the right to exercise the vote.
The paper looks at two problem questions to discover the validity and enforceability of Floating Charges considering what makes a valid floating charge and how they are treated upon liquidation.
The paper looks at the new directors' duties stipulated by the Companies Act 2006 and assesses these duties considering new provisions related to derivative actions. It is argued whether the new provisions provide greater shareholder protection.
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