LAW7031

Corporate insolvency (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor John Duns

Offered:
City First semester 2004 (Off-campus)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students completing this subject should (1) have an appreciation of the competing schools of thought on the objectives of corporate insolvency law; (2) understand the underlying principles of corporate insolvency law; (3) understand the impact of insolvency generally on a corporation's rights and liabilities; and (4) have an advanced understanding of the legal principles and rules which govern corporate insolvency, together with an understanding of the practical implications of such rules.

Assessment: Supervised examination (1 1/2 hours): 40%, Research assignment (3,750 words): 50%, Class participation: 10%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week