LAW07017 2022 Foundations of Company Law and Governance

The purpose of this course is to give the student a good working knowledge of the law in relation to Companies and Corporate Governance and to facilitate the student in exploring legislative developments and changes in this area on an ongoing basis.  Students will acquire knowledge about different company types, their initial set up and the different roles played by members, shareholders, directors and auditors in the day to day management of a company.  Students will also learn to appreciate the role of the company secretary in the area of corporate compliance while gaining an understanding of the terminology used in the day to day management of a company. It is intended that this module will create an awareness of areas where legal expertise may need to be sought.

While many students may consider company law to be technical, dry, and difficult to understand, the approach taken in this book is to breathe life into existing Irish and English case law and use it to explain and outline the current law, guiding the reader through the principles of company law in a clear and concise way. Company Law in Ireland is an essential and recommended textbook for most undergraduate law courses. All students of company and business law, as well as business owners and persons with a general interest in company law will find this book to be both readable and accessible. This second edition is now fully revised to take account of the commencement of the Ireland's Companies Act 2014. *** From the Foreword of the First Edition: ''Mr. Thuillier's enthusiasm for and knowledge of company law and novel approach makes this book accessible to persons without a prior knowledge of company law who may have an interest in the topic. Whilst its structure and useful identification of "learning outcomes" makes it particularly suitable for students others who may wish understand company law whether in connection with their business, voluntary activities or otherwise will find this book accessible and of interest.'' -- Ms. Justice Finlay Geoghegan (Series: The Core Text) [Subject: Irish Law, Company Law, Business Law]

MAKING EXAM SUCCESS EASIER A fully rewritten edition of this popular text on Irish company law incorporating the Companies Act 2014, which replaces all previous Companies Acts. New to this edition: Complete and comprehensive coverage of the Companies Act 2014, including: new types of companies new rules on company formation statutory duties of company directors changes to the law on securities increased focus on examinership, receivership and liquidation, with a full discussion of recent key cases Up-to-date case law, for example, DPP v Fitzpatrick, McAteer and Whelan (2014) re. loans to directors of Anglo Irish Bank and Aventine Resources PLC and DCE v Liwosz (2014) re. disqualification of directors in a PLC. User-friendly presentations, including definitions of key terms and cross-referencing between chapters. Can be used by students throughout the year as a summary of topics or as a revision aid at the end of the course. SUITABLE FOR All academic and professional courses on company law in universities and Institutes of Technology Professional courses such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ATI, IIPA Law Society FE1 entrance exam

The Companies Act 2014 makes the most far-reaching and fundamental changes to Irish company law in two generations, putting forward a radically different approach whereby the private company limited by shares will become the new model company. The structure of the fourth edition of this highly regarded title mirrors this new Act. The Act comprises over 1,448 Parts and represents the modern statement of the law applicable to the formation of companies, administration, and management to their winding up and dissolution, incorporating the rights and duties of their officers, members, and creditors. The Act commences on June 1, 2015 and introduces significant changes for companies operating in Ireland. This edition has been expanded and revised to account for these legislative changes and important case law. [Subject: Company Law, Irish Law]

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Conroy, B., The Companies Act 2014: Annotated and Consolidated 2018 Edition, (2nd Edn, Dublin: Thomas Reuters Roundhall 2018).

Company Law nutshells, (4th Edition, Round Hall 2018).

Forde, Michael & Kennedy H, Company Law (5th edn, Round Hall 2017).

Irish Business Law Review

Commercial Law Practitioner

Law Society Gazette

Hibernian Law Journal

Irish Law Times

Various legal, government and European websites such as:

British and Irish Legal Information Institute:  https://www.bailii.org

Citizens Information:  https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

Companies Registration Office:  https://www.cro.ie/en-ie

European Union: http://www.europa.eu

Houses of the Oireachtas:  https://www.oireachtas.ie

Irish Statute Book:  http://www.irishstatutebook.ie

Land Direct:  https://www.landdirect.ie

Law Reform Commission of Ireland:  https://www.lawreform.ie/

Lexology: https://www.lexology.com

Office of Director of Corporate Enforcement:  https://www.odce.ie/

Property Registration Authority:  https://www.prai.ie

Revenue:  https://revenue.ie/en/Home.aspx

The Courts Service of Ireland: https://www.courts.ie

Westlaw:  http://www.westlaw.ie/

Companies Act 2014

Partnership Act, 1890

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