Corporate groups and governance (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Ms Vicky Priskich
Offered:
Not offered in 2004.
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should 1) understand the legal problem posed by corporate groups; 2) understand the different 'players' or constituencies in a corporate group; 3) be able to advise a hypothetical minority shareholder or unsecured creditor of the likely success in bringing a claim in respect of particular governance practices within the group; 4) be able to advise a hypothetical parent company or financial lender as to the risks of liability for certain governance practices within the group; 5) understand the weaknesses of the current legal regime; 6) understand how the proposals for reform will alter the current law and the impact of the proposals for reform on each constituency; 7) have an appreciation of the different way that other countries approach similar governance issues in corporate groups; 8) develop and demonstrate oral communication skills and skills of presentation of legal concepts, rules and argument in an interactive seminar context; and 9) develop and demonstrate legal research and writing and legal argument skills.
Assessment: Research paper (7000 words): 90% + participation in class discussion: 10%
Contact Hours: 25 hours over 1 week
Prerequisites: Law 4171 or equivalent
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