Another title in the Law Principles and Practice Series, Corporate Law examines the foundational principles and concepts of this area of law. Written by practicing lawyers and lecturers in the subject, this book aims to provide an accessible yet comprehensive introductory text for Australian students. Corporate Law analyses many relevant cases and legislation, and in six parts systematically discusses and clarifies the complexities within this discipline. Part 1 Provides an overview of corporate personality and business organisations Part 2 Examines internal company governance and capacity to contract Part 3 Explores managing the company including corporate governance Part 4 Provides an efficient overview of capital maintenance, fundraising and securities Part 5 Offers an examination of corporate administrative requirements Part 6 Discusses the issues and requirements of ending a company An excellent resource for law students, Corporate Law provides visual summaries in the form of flow charts, and each chapter includes key concepts and end-of-chapter discussion questions, further reading and useful websites and links. It also introduces students to key examinable areas, legal style essays, problems and assessment.

David Parker, Andrew Clarke, Marc Posthouwer & Angelo Veljanovski, all at Victoria University, Australia David Parker is a senior lecturer in law in the Victoria Law School at Victoria University, where he coordinates the law program. Professor Andrew Clarke is the head of Victoria Law School at Victoria University. Angelo Veljanovski is a lecturer in law at the Victoria Law School at Victoria University, and is a practising lawyer. Marc Posthouwer is a lecturer at the Victoria Law School at Victoria University