Company Law in New Zealand

Company Law in New Zealand
Author: Peter George Watts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 947
Release: 2016
Genre: Corporation law
ISBN: 9781927313541

"Company Law in New Zealand provides a comprehensive discussion and analysis of the principles of company law in NZ. The work covers all aspects of the law relating to companies from the fundamentals of company law and operation [of] the company's business through to formal insolvency"--

Understanding Company Law

Understanding Company Law
Author: Jonathan Barrett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2014-09
Genre: Corporation law
ISBN: 9781927248195

UNDERSTANDING COMPANY LAW 3RD EDITION is a textbook for non-law students at polytechnics and universities studying the law of companies and business organisations. Providing an excellent balance between theory, case law and practice, UNDERSTANDING COMPANY LAW covers the essential concepts of company law, business organisations, financial markets and takeovers in a clear and straightforward manner.

Corporate Law in New Zealand

Corporate Law in New Zealand
Author: Susan Watson
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-12-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781988553436

The term corporate law refers to the laws relating to corporations and their business activities in general. In the New Zealand context this includes the life-cycle of a corporation under the Companies Act 1993 and the effect of other regulatory frameworks such as the Receiverships Act 1993, the Takeovers Act 1993 and the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Corporate Law in New Zealand is a modern, fresh analysis of corporate law in New Zealand that places New Zealand corporations in their historical, current and international context. Key chapters include the impact of the theory of the company on New Zealand corporate law, the nature of corporate enterprise in New Zealand, Maori/iwi companies, directors duties, shareholders rights, corporate financing, corporate insolvency, relevant financial markets law, and takeovers, amalgamations and arrangements. Selected content is drawn from the Company and Securities Law in New Zealand treatise and has been updated, reworked and significantly expanded to embrace developments in company and corporate law.

Directors' Powers and Duties

Directors' Powers and Duties
Author: Peter George Watts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2009
Genre: Corporation law
ISBN: 9781877511233

This book provides practitioners and students with a full treatment of one of the most important and complex aspects of company law, directors' powers and duties. Of all the areas of company law, directors' powers and duties is among the least accessible from the statute (i.e. Companies Act 1993). Behind the statute, is a long and very complex history of equitable and common law case law, most of which remains applicable in New Zealand. This book also contains short summaries of leading cases which is very useful both for students and practitioners.

Understanding Commercial & Company Law

Understanding Commercial & Company Law
Author: Leigh Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 864
Release: 2019-06
Genre: Corporation law
ISBN: 9781988546148

This publication covers the relevant topics studied in university business courses and would be useful to any student who needs a robust general understanding of New Zealand law relating to contracts, consumers, companies, financial markets and corporate governance. Content for this book is drawn from the bestselling titles Understanding Commercial Law, 9th edition and Understanding Company Law, 4th edition ¿ both new editions which have been updated to take account of recent developments, case law and legislation. The use of plain language throughout ensures that the work is invaluable to students coming to the topic for the first time or who have English as a second language.

Business Law in New Zealand

Business Law in New Zealand
Author: Jeremy Hubbard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Commercial law
ISBN: 9780947496432

"Business Law in New Zealand - An Introduction provides students with a straightforward overview of the legal environment within which businesses in New Zealand must operate. This book covers the needs of a course on business law within the "core" of the Bachelor of Business at Massey University, as well as being prescribed for the 'law and mediation' course at Massey. In addition, it will be of use to anyone who needs to have an awareness of the legal duties associated with doing business in New Zealand and wishes to quickly grasp the essential aspects of the legal framework. The text is also suitable for tertiary courses in introductory business law. The text deals with (1) the basis of New Zealand Law; (2) the law of contract and torts; and (3) particular aspects of business law"--Back cover.

Guidebook to New Zealand Companies and Securities Law

Guidebook to New Zealand Companies and Securities Law
Author: CCH New Zealand, Limited
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780864759849

This is the ninth edition of CCH's popular company and securities law guide, reviewed and updated by commercial law lecturers from the University of Auckland. Since the previous edition was published, there have been significant law changes and judgments given, including: introduction of criminal offences for breach of certain directors' duties new statutory regime for the regulation of financial markets conduct revised financial reporting regime Supreme Court decisions on voidable transactions This edition explains these changes and more. Students, practitioners and business people will find this Guidebook an indispensible, easy-to-read and informative aid to understanding a changing and complex area of law.