Company and commercial law
All sources are available either on Kortext or on the VLE or via the online library. RELEVANT LEGISLATION
• Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986
• Companies Act 2006
• UK Corporate Governance Code 2018
BOOKS, ACADEMIC ARTICLES AND POLICY PAPERS
1. General info on companies and their structure Discuss the Constitution of the company
Consider the different types of resolutions
Explain that The directors are the primary power wielding organ of a company
Explain that Unsatisfied shareholders can act to remove the board under s. 168 CA 2006 .
2. Discuss the role of directors in a company and their relationship with both the company and shareholders.
3. Consider the fiduciary relationship and the duties attached to it.
4. You may also focus on elements of corporate governance .
5. Consider the scope of s 175 with particular focus on the corporate opportunity doctrine.
6. For instance, you will need to consider relevant case applicable to your scenario.
