Welcome to this edition of the Journal of Law and Financial Management ( JLFM). Now in its 11th year, JLFM continues to provide a forum for the publication of research and analysis focused on the nexus of the general disciplinary areas of law (primarily business and commercial law) and financial...

Welcome to this edition of the Journal of Law and Financial Management ( JLFM). Now in its 11th year, JLFM continues to provide a forum for the publication of research and analysis focused on the nexus of the general disciplinary areas of law (primarily business and commercial law) and financial...

In this issue, we proudly present our 10th-year edition of the Journal of Law and Financial Management. We would firstly like to thank each of the members of our editorial advisory board for their invaluable contribution, assistance and support over the decade, as well as numerous authors whose...

As we begin the second decade of this new millennium, the global economy continues to exhibit weaknesses in a number of dimensions. Bailouts, failures and restructures seem to be the norm in an environment reeling from the pressure of the global financial crisis, a continued lack of confidence...

As 2009 draws to a close, we observe the dust settling over a business landscape startled by the impact of the global financial crisis. While commentators continue to reflect on and debate the causes and flow-on consequences from this unique confluence of events, many would agree that poor...

Now in its eighth year, the Journal of Law & Financial Management has achieved a number of important milestones including quality ratings by both The Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) and the Australian Research Council (ARC) in their respective journal ranking lists. Another important...

Welcome to this edition of the Journal of Law and Financial Management (JLFM). Now in its 12th year, JLFM continues to provide a forum for the publication of research and analysis focused on the nexus of the general disciplinary areas of law (primarily business and commercial law) and financial...

The event of a rising share price for a firm following the announcement of its intentions to acquire another firm is generally recognised as a sign of market support for the deal. If the price continues to rise over the offer period, as the market fully digests various items of information...