Company Law—Pocket Revision Companion is a concise, exam-focused guide designed to support law students studying Company Law at LLB, GDL, SQE, and equivalent Commonwealth levels. Created for rapid revision and confident application, this manual distills complex corporate doctrine into a clear, structured, and highly accessible format optimized for exam success.
 
The book offers comprehensive coverage of the core Company Law syllabus, guiding students from the foundational principles of incorporation and separate legal personality through corporate finance, management, shareholder protection, insolvency, and enforcement. It integrates statutory frameworks and leading case law to support effective issue-spotting and precise legal analysis.
 
Key topics covered include:
Business organisations and incorporation choices, including separate legal personality and limited liability
Company constitutions and corporate capacity, with clear treatment of articles, ultra vires, and statutory reform
Share capital and corporate finance, including maintenance rules and creditor protection
Directors’ appointment, powers, and duties, both statutory and fiduciary
Corporate governance and control, including board structures and shareholder decision-making
Majority rule and minority protection, covering derivative actions and unfair prejudice
Dealings with outsiders, focusing on authority, agency, and statutory protection
Company decision-making and meetings, including resolutions and procedural validity
Corporate transparency and compliance, covering accounts, disclosure, and filings
Corporate insolvency and alternatives to liquidation, including administration, CVAs, and restructuring plans
Economic crime, enforcement, and director disqualification