- A combined practical and theoretical comparison of UK and EU corporate finance law giving unique perspectives and a forward looking approach.- Addresses key issues arising from the financial crisis, such as the scope for innovation in legal markets, as well as anticipating issues likely to be...

A common feature of securities laws in developed countries is that they provide various types of private actions to enforce securities laws. In some countries recent law reform activity has added to the range of private law remedies available to investors. This trend suggests that policymakers...

Under English law the conventional wisdom is that companies should aim to maximize shareholder value. The duty formulated in section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 for directors to promote the success of the company enshrines in statute a reformed and broader concept of shareholder value,...

Written by leading academics in the area, Pettet, Lowry & Reisberg's Company Law offers comprehensive coverage of all major company law and financial regulation topics. It also introduces you to the theories, policies and wider socio-economic and political influences that underpin the legal...

This study examines how UK pension fund trustees interpret the concept of their fiduciary duties in practice and how these interpretations may shape pension fund approaches to corporate stewardship and engagement as envisioned by the UK Stewardship Code. Using the data from 35 in-depth,...

The financial crisis renewed interest in short-termism and its negative implications on growth and development in general and on equity markets, in particular. The responses ranged from independent reviews and public policy recommendations to private sector-led initiatives. These provide solid...