- Dedication
- Preface
- Approach of the book
- New to this edition
- Latest news
- Guide to the Online Resource Centre
- List of abbreviations
- Part I The English legal system
- 1. What is law?
- 2. The administration of the law
- 3. Domestic sources of law
- 4. Europe and the English legal system
- Part II The law of contract
- 5. An introduction to the law of contract
- 6. The formation of the contract
- 7. The terms of the contract
- 8. The law of agency
- 9. Unfair terms
- 10. Vitiating factors
- 11. Discharge of the contract
- 12. Remedies for breach of contract
- Part III The law of torts
- 13. An introduction to the law of torts
- 14. The tort of negligence
- 15. Business-related torts
- 16. Vicarious liability
- 17. Tortious defences and remedies
- Part IV Partnership law and company law
- 18. Unincorporated business structures
- 19. Incorporation and bodies corporate
- 20. The constituents of a company
- 21. Shares and capital maintenance
- 22. Directors’ duties
- 23. Members’ remedies
- 24. Corporate rescue, insolvency, and dissolution
- Part V Employment law
- 25. The contract of employment
- 26. Employment rights, and health and safety
- 27. Discrimination law
- 28. The termination of employment
- Appendix 1: Bonus Chapters
- Table of cases
- Table of legislation
- Index
(p. 543) 20. The constituents of a company
- Chapter:
- (p. 543) 20. The constituents of a company
- Author(s):
Lee Roach
- DOI:
- 10.1093/he/9780198748380.003.0020
This chapter examines the principal constituents who make up and contribute to the success of companies in the UK. The role of the members is discussed, especially their role in corporate decision making. What is a director and the powers of the board of directors are examined, as well as a discussion of the appointment and remuneration of directors. The importance of the company secretary is examined. The chapter than looks at the role of the company’s auditor as well as the liability that can be imposed upon a negligent auditor. Finally, the chapter looks at the position occupied by a company’s creditors and examines how they can protect themselves via taking security, such as a fixed or floating charge over the company’s assets.
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- Dedication
- Preface
- Approach of the book
- New to this edition
- Latest news
- Guide to the Online Resource Centre
- List of abbreviations
- Part I The English legal system
- 1. What is law?
- 2. The administration of the law
- 3. Domestic sources of law
- 4. Europe and the English legal system
- Part II The law of contract
- 5. An introduction to the law of contract
- 6. The formation of the contract
- 7. The terms of the contract
- 8. The law of agency
- 9. Unfair terms
- 10. Vitiating factors
- 11. Discharge of the contract
- 12. Remedies for breach of contract
- Part III The law of torts
- 13. An introduction to the law of torts
- 14. The tort of negligence
- 15. Business-related torts
- 16. Vicarious liability
- 17. Tortious defences and remedies
- Part IV Partnership law and company law
- 18. Unincorporated business structures
- 19. Incorporation and bodies corporate
- 20. The constituents of a company
- 21. Shares and capital maintenance
- 22. Directors’ duties
- 23. Members’ remedies
- 24. Corporate rescue, insolvency, and dissolution
- Part V Employment law
- 25. The contract of employment
- 26. Employment rights, and health and safety
- 27. Discrimination law
- 28. The termination of employment
- Appendix 1: Bonus Chapters
- Table of cases
- Table of legislation
- Index