A very well-structured and designed textbook that allows students to access information easily. The topics covered are extensive and clearly delineated and the writing style is well presented and accessible.'Dr Sabine Hassler, Senior Lecturer, Department of Law, University of the West of England 'An accessible but detailed textbook which comprehensively covers all elements of a typical undergraduate syllabus and has a clear writing style that greatly assists the students in their understanding.'Gregory Allan, Lecturer in Law, University of Leicester 'Well written and supported by extensive cases and commentary, Smith and Keenan’s greatest strength is its clarity which will be appreciated by any student of company law.'Dr Chris Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Bradford Combining clarity and accessibility with detailed coverage, Smith and Keenan’s Company Law provides LLB students with a readable yet comprehensive account of the law of corporations. With the Companies Act 2006 now established, this seventeenth edition has been fully updated to take into account the long-term implications of the Act and the major changes in corporate thinking since its introduction. The edition includes: - A new dedicated chapter on corporate governance- Increased coverage of articles, debentures, charges and derivative actions- More in-depth discussion of directors, their duties and the day-to-day management of companies- Detailed material on corporate form, the veil of incorporation (together with when it may be lifted) and the rules of attribution- Expanded and enriched reference to case law- An increased selection of timely and relevant academic articles in each chapter With these updates, the text guides students through all the major topics studied on an LLB Company Law module. It also encourages deeper understanding and analysis through a wealth of learning support features, including case summaries and sample essay questions. Professor Charles Wild (PhD, MBA, LLM) is Dean of the School of Law and Head of the Centre for International Law at the University of Hertfordshire. He teaches Company Law to LLB and LLM students, undertakes postgraduate research supervision and is widely published in the area. Professor Stuart Weinstein (JD, MBA) is Head of Coventry Law School and an expert on Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance.  In addition to being a Solicitor, he is also an attorney admitted to practise in California, District of Columbia and New York.