Australian corporate law / Anil Hargovan, Michael Adams, Catherine Brown.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Butterworths, 2023.

8th edition

200849

Corporation law -- Australia.

1. The context of Australian corporate law

2. Australian securities and investments commission: role and powers

3. Business structures

4. Partnerships and associations

5. Incorporation and its effects

6. Internal governance: constitution and replaceable rules

7. Corporate liability: tort, crime and contract

8. Promoters: duties and liabilities

9. Corporate fundraising

10. Debt finance

11. Share capital and transactions affecting share capital

12. Membership rights and meetings

13. Corporate governance

14. Directors and officers

15. Directors and officers: good faith and proper purposes

16. Directors and officers: conflicts of interest

17. Directors and officers: the duty of care and diligence

18. Directors and officers: corporate governance during times of financial distress

19. Members' remedies

20. Accounts, auditors and dividends

21. External administration and insolvency.

This well-regarded text provides clear and accessible commentary on the fundamental concepts of Australian corporate law. The eighth edition has been fully revised and updated to include significant recent developments in corporate law and regulation, both in legislation and case law. Understanding of complex topics is enhanced by features including key statements, key cases highlighting important precedents, case examples, discussion points, glossary notes, problem questions, plentiful practical examples and an ongoing case study demonstrating how companies operate within the broader business context. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409356441

xlix, 770 pages ; 25 cm