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‘One of the great strengths of UK company law is the reluctance of UK courts to lift the corporate veil except in the most exceptional of cases’. Critically analyse this statement.

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Ambrose

Business Enterprises Description You are required to submit a written coursework addressing the following question: ‘One of the great strengths of UK company law is the reluctance of UK courts to lift the corporate veil except in the most exceptional of cases’. Critically analyse this statement. Guidance 1. Have regard to the assessment criteria. 2. […]

‘Enhancing shareholder powers cannot improve corporate governance if shareholders do not wish to exercise their powers’. Critically evaluate the capacity of shareholders to participate in the governance of their corporations, making specific reference to the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Ambrose

Company law Description ‘Enhancing shareholder powers cannot improve corporate governance if shareholders do not wish to exercise their powers’. Critically evaluate the capacity of shareholders to participate in the governance of their corporations, making specific reference to the UK Corporate Governance Code. Will be assessed on the following criteria: • The structure of the work […]

With reference to statute and case law, critically appraise and evaluate whether the duties directors are subjected to are adequate to prevent directors abusing their powers and privileges.

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Ambrose

Company Law Question Directors transact the business of the company and are necessary because whilst a company has separate legal personality it is a legal fiction. With reference to statute and case law, critically appraise and evaluate whether the duties directors are subjected to are adequate to prevent directors abusing their powers and privileges.

Tyler has noted that if there is any complaint against his proposal he will use his majority shareholding to confirm his actions. Advise Eleanor as to any possible remedies

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Ambrose

Company law Description PB Falcon Ltd is a successful business owned by Tyler. Eleanor, a committed and dynamic manager was instrumental in assisting Tyler in making the company successful. To reflect this Tyler gave Eleanor 15% of the shares in the company and a seat on the board as the finance director, and agreed […]

Critically analyse the following statement:The rights afforded to minority shareholders under the Companies Act are very limited, and often shareholders use other ways to protect their interests. But more minority shareholder protection is not necessarily a better solution. Company law must balance between different interests so that not a “maximum”, but an “optimum” level of shareholder protection can be found.

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Ambrose

Critically analyse the following statement:The rights afforded to minority shareholders under the Companies Act are very limited, and often shareholders use other ways to protect their interests. But more minority shareholder protection is not necessarily a better solution. Company law must balance between different interests so that not a “maximum”, but an “optimum” level of […]