Sealy's Cases and Materials in Company Law clearly explains the fundamental structure of company law and provides a concise introduction to each different aspect of the subject. The materials are carefully selected and well supported by commentary so that the logic of the doctrinal or legal argument is unambiguously shown. Notes and questions appear periodically throughout the text to provoke ongoing analysis and debate and enable students to test their understanding of the issues as the topics unfold. This text covers a wide range of sources and provides intelligent and thought provoking commentary in a succinct format it is invaluable to all those who need vital materials and expert observations on company law in one volume. This 9th edition brings a new distinct chapter on Company auditors and promoters, as well as enhanced coverage of the key Director's duties to reflect the increased regulation in this area. Online Resource Centre This edition is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing regular updates to the law and useful web links to related websites.

1. The company and its incorporation 2. Corporate personality and limited liability 3. Corporate activity and legal liability 4. Shareholders as an organ of the company 5. The board of directors as an organ of the company 6. Directors' duties 7. Company auditors and promoters 8. The Raising of capital 9. Distributions and capital maintenance 10. Shares 11. Borrowing, debentures and charges 12. Remedies for maladministration of the company 13. Public disclosure, market regulation and public investigations of companies 14. Reconstructions, mergers and takeovers 15. Rescue and insolvency procedures

Len Sealy , S.J. Berwin Professor Emeritus of Corporate Law, University of Cambridge, Sarah Worthington , Professor of Law, London School of Economics and Political Science

`Review from previous edition 'Its strength lies in the intelligence and perceptiveness of the selection of materials included.'' The Legal Executive Journal