By Simon Mortimore QC

Description

• Up to date commentary written from the perspective of the Companies Act 2006
• Detailed coverage of all duties required of directors with advice on how to minimise the risk of litigation
• Coverage of specialist topics such as directors liability to third parties and in the event of insolvency
• Expert barrister and solicitor author team

This is the first work specialising in directors duties and liabilities to be written from the perspective of the Companies Act 2006. It focuses on issues of present day practical importance.

The work covers all issues relating to directors from the requirement to have directors and their functions through to a discussion on their appointment and removal. The newly formulated directors duties are discussed in detail.

There is full coverage of topical issue such as directors terms of service and chapters dedicated to giving practical guidance on claims against directors by the company, members and during insolvency proceedings. Criminal proceedings are also considered as are liabilities of directors to third parties.

This major new work provides essential guidance for those advising directors, members and companies on the conduct of directors in the context of the new regime.

Readership: The market for the work includes solicitors, barristers and academics interested in corporate law. Accountants, financial institutions and businessmen may also find this work useful.

Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION
1. Historical introduction , Simon Mortimore QC

2. The Current Legislation Relating to Directors: Key Changes , Simon Mortimore QC

PART II: THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR
3. Directors and Other Officers: Requirement and Definitions , Adam Goodison

4. Directors Powers and Responsibilities , Adam Goodison

5. Directors Decision Making and Delegation , Adam Goodison & William Willson

6. Appointment of Directors , Professor Sarah Worthington

7. Termination of Appointment of Directors , Professor Sarah Worthington

8. Directors Terms of Service , Professor Sarah Worthington

PART III: THE GENERAL DUTIES OF DIRECTORS
9. Introductory , Tony Zacaroli QC, Mark Arnold & Marcus Haywood

10. Fiduciary Duties , Tony Zacaroli QC, Mark Arnold & Marcus Haywood

11. The Duty of Care , Tony Zacaroli QC, Mark Arnold & Marcus Haywood

2. The Companys Remedies for Breach of Directors General Duties , Tony Zacaroli QC, Mark Arnold & Marcus Haywood

13. Provisions of the Companies Act Underpinning the Duties of Directors , Lloyd Tamlyn

14. Directors Liabilities: Exemption and Protection , Blair Leahy & Cary Kochberg

15. Proceedings by Members Arising from Conduct of Directors , Glen Davis

16. Obtaining the Authorisation, Approval or Ratification of the Company , Hannah Thornley

PART IV: DIRECTORS PARTICULAR FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
17. Accounting Records, Reports and Audit , Stephen Robins

18. Capital and Distributions , Stephen Robins

19. Arrangements, Reconstructions and Takeovers , Tom Smith

20. Pension Schemes: Liabilities for Default , Henry Legge

PART V: OTHER LIABILITIES OF DIRECTORS
21. Liabilities of Directors to Third Parties , Lexa Hilliard

22. Public Interest Proceedings Arising from Conduct of Directors , Glen Davis

23. Claims Against Directors in Insolvency Proceedings , Barry Isaacs

24. Criminal Proceedings Involving Directors , Clare Sibson

PART VI: DIRECTORS OF FOREIGN COMPANIES
25. Duties and Liabilities of Directors of Foreign Companies , Tom Smith

Authors, editors, and contributors

Edited by Simon Mortimore QC, Barrister, 3-4 South Square, Grays Inn Contributors:Mark Arnold, 3-4 South Square Glen Davis, 3-4 South Square Adam Goodison, 3-4 South Square Marcus Haywood, 3-4 South Square Lexa Hilliard, 3-4 South Square Barry Isaacs, 3-4 South Square Cary Kochberg, Lovells Blair Leahy, 3-4 South Square Henry Legge, 5 Stone Buildings Simon Mortimore QC, 3-4 South Square Stephen Robins 3-4 South Square Clare Sibson, Matrix Chambers Tom Smith, 3-4 South Square Lloyd Tamlyn, 3-4 South Square Hannah Thornley, 3-4 South Square William Willson, 3-4 South Square Professor Sarah Worthington, London School of Economics; Tony Zacaroli QC, 3-4 South Square Consultant Editors: Lucy Fergusson, Linklaters Raymond Jeffers, Linklaters Steven Turnbull, Linklaters

Published Year: 2009 Format: Hard Back ISBN: 978-0-19-921778-6 Publisher: Oxford University Press No of Pages: 950 Our Price: £ 175.00 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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