Law School Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title COMPANY LAW
Code LAW029
Coordinator Professor A Arora
Law
Arora@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

This module examines those aspects of Company Law which provide the legal framework for businesses and regulate their legal environment. It views Company Law from the perspective of those who form and manage the company.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Acquire a critical understanding of the laws applicable to the formation, establishment and management of a registered company;

(LO2) Gain an in-depth appreciation the practical and legal implications of contractual capacity and the consequences of artificial legal entity issues relating to management of the company and protection of minority shareholders.

(LO3) Show an awareness and appreciation at the basic level of policy relating to Company Law in its context;

(LO4) Critically apply the law to factual situations in their social and legal context;

(LO5) Research the relevant laws, electronically and on paper so that a familiarity with academic and professional literature is acquired;

(LO6) Present an effective argument in examinations, formative assessments, seminar sessions;

(LO7) Understand and appreciate the impact and importance of EU Law and domestic laws in these areas.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S2) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S3) Working in groups and teams - Negotiation skills

(S4) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S7) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking

(S9) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility

(S10) Improving own learning/performance - Record-keeping

Syllabus
 

The syllabus has been reviewed and changes made in the light of curriculum review. The module will therefore cover:

• Brief introduction on the Types/nature of business organisations;
• Separate legal entity principal;
• Alteration of the Articles of Association;
• Director’s duties; and
• Minority shareholder protection.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

lectures 11 x 2 hrs= 22 hrs
seminars 4 x 2 hrs= 8 hrs
self-directed learning= 120 hrs

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

 8

         30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
90%- coursework (5 day submission window)  0    90       
• MCQ test There is no resit opportunity for the MCQs, instead the coursework will be weighted at 100% for the purpose of any resit  0    10       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.

Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Dr S Kebbell Law S.Kebbell@liverpool.ac.uk

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LAW211 EQUITY & TRUSTS; LAW105 LAW OF CONTRACT 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Additional Programme Information