This paper traces the development of company law during the colonial era in British Malaya, providing details on the laws of the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States. It also presents an account of economic development and the use of the limited liability company form in these two...

The duty imposed on company directors under Australian law to not have the company of which they are a director trade while it is insolvent is controversial. The recent introduction of a safe harbour for directors' personal liability for breach of the duty to prevent insolvent trading highlights...