BTX5030

Comparative corporate law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Michelle Welsh

Offered:
Hong Kong Second semester 2006 (On-campus)
Caulfield W 2006 (On-campus)

Synopsis: Theoretical perspectives of corporate law and corporate regulation by an analysis of two or more jurisdictions chosen from Australia, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Malaysia. Topics include the role and functions of the corporate regulator; concepts of limited liability and effects of the registration of a corporate entity; the role and duties of company directors; the role of the corporate regulator in the enforcement of those duties; the rights of shareholders; the regulation of public fundraising and forms of corporate insolvency administrations. This unit will provide a broad policy perspective on the issues studied, informed by their use of comprehensive comparative legal analysis.

Assessment: Assignment (5000 words): 50% + Examination: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week or intensive mode