Blackstone's Guide to the Companies Act 2006

by Steinfeld, Alan; Mann, Martin; Ritchie, Richard; Weaver, Elizabeth; Galley, Helen; Adair, Stuart; Cloherty, Adam; McLarnon, Neil

• ISBN13: 9780199217106
• ISBN10: 0199217106
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-24
• Publisher: Blackstone Press

Summary

This new Blackstone's Guide provides the complete text of the Companies Act 2006 together with a clear explanation of the legislation and its impact. The Companies Act is a major piece of legislation - comprising 1264 sections and 16 schedules. It represents an attempt to reform company law for the 21st century in accordance with the Government's stated objectives of encouraging small companies, promoting shareholder involvement and fostering a long term investment culture. It puts whole areas of company law which are the product of the common law on a statutory basis for the first time, and implements EU Directives on Takeovers and Transparency Obligations. The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer timely and expert commentary on the meaning and effects of the legislation, plus a copy of the Act itself. The Guides are a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

Author Biography

Alan Steinfield QC (Called 1968, Silk 1987), based at 24 Old Buildings, is a specialist commercial Chancery barrister with an emphasis on business litigation, professional disputes and asset tracing proceedings in the UK and internationally.He is joined by a team of 24 Old Buildings barristers similarly specialising in company law and business disputes; Martin Mann; Richard Ritchie (called 1978); Elizabeth Weaver (called 1982); Helen Galley (called 1987); Stuart Adair (called 1995); and Adam Cloherty and Ralph McClelland (both pupil barristers).

Table of Contents

Introduction and Overview

Key Changes at a Glance

Nature and Formation of Companies

Company Constitutions

Company and Business Names

Membership of a Company

Shares

Alteration and Maintenance of Capital

Provision and Disclosure of Information

Registrar and Register of Companies

Management and Administration of Companies

Decision Making in Companies

Directors' Duties

Derivative Claims

Reports and Accounts

Auditors

Takeovers

Other Changes

Table of Restated Provisions

The Companies Act 2006

Table of Destinations for Companies Act 1985

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