Commercial Applications of Company Law 2022

A practical, accessible approach to how company law shapes business planning.Commercial Applications of Company Law makes corporate law accessible to students and practitioners by putting the law in context. Focusing on typical experiences of companies and their advisers, it explains the application of the law in an understandable and relevant manner.This textbook guides readers through complex legislation and contemporary issues with expert commentary, while practically demonstrating how company law shapes business planning and decision-making.FeaturesDemonstrates practical ways in which company law shapes business planning.Updated yearly to reflect latest legislative changes and summaries of recent court judgements.The following resources will be available for lecturers who prescribe Commercial Applications of Company Law 2022 for their course: - Powerpoint slides - Multiple choice questions and answers - Case studies and problem setsNew to this EditionUpdated legislation on virtual meetings and electronic documents in response to COVID-19New insolvency and work-out arrangements for SMEsImplementation of the new Australian Business Registry Service (ABRS) and the director identification number regimeChanges to continuous disclosure lawsUpdates to Directors' Duties chapters including:safe harbour protectionexamples of directors not acting in good faith in the best interests of the company