BTB2220

Corporations law and trusts

(BUS)

Dr Ashraf Kazi and Mr Andrew Coleman

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Berwick + Prerequisite: BTB1202

Synopsis: Formation of partnership; the contract of partnership and fiduciary obligations; partnership property; liability of partners to third parties; liability of non-partners; dissolution and winding up of partnerships; incorporation of companies and its effect; types of companies, memo and articles of association, share capital, liability to third parties, internal management and duties of directors and majority shareholders, auditors duties, receivership and official management trusts.

Assessment: Two assignments (each 2000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%