Contemporary Company Law (3rd Edition)

Master the intricacies of the modern corporate landscape. Contemporary Company Law (3rd Edition) is much more than a narrative of the Companies Act; it is a comprehensive and advanced analysis of legal principles, statutory provisions, and common law. This updated edition is essential for understanding the rapid globalization of company law and the extensive development of leading South African cases. It is a core resource for advanced undergraduate modules and postgraduate studies (e.g., MCL5901).

Why the 3rd Edition is the Professional Standard:

• Authoritative Authorship: Written by the prominent Cassim family and a team of leading experts whose interpretations are relied upon by the judiciary.

• Deep Statutory Analysis: Provides an exhaustive examination of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, including fundamental transactions and takeovers.

• Comparative Law Insights: Features updated discussions on foreign jurisdictions (US, UK, Australia, and Canada) that have influenced South African corporate law.

• Governance Focus: Includes extensive sections on corporate governance, the King IV Report, and the evolving duties and liabilities of directors.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Legal Concept of a Company: Understanding separate legal personality and the “piercing of the corporate veil.”

• Formation and Constitution: Navigating the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) and company types.

• Corporate Finance: Legal frameworks for shares, securities, and the transfer of capital.

• Directors’ Duties: A deep dive into the fiduciary duties and the duty of care and skill (Section 76).

• Shareholder Remedies: Protecting minority interests and understanding derivative actions (Section 165).

• Fundamental Transactions: Detailed coverage of mergers, amalgamations, and schemes of arrangement.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9781485138624

• Managing Editor: Farouk H.I. Cassim

• Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd

• Edition: 3rd Edition (2021/2022)

• Format: Physical Softcover (Approx. 1640 pages)