Abuse of Companies Contributor(s): Birkmose, Hanne S. (Editor), Neville, Mette (Editor), Sørensen, Karsten Engsig (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9403508922 ISBN-13: 9789403508924 Publisher: Kluwer Law International
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2019 |
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BISAC Categories: - Law | Commercial - International Trade - Law | Business & Financial - Law | Corporate |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (1.69 lbs) 424 pages |
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Publisher Description: Whether the corporate form is used to avoid liabilities or cover illegal acts, or whether abuse is practised to obtain certain advantages, the subject of this first-ever in-depth survey and analysis garners more attention every day - both in legal literature and in popular media. Taken together, the authoritative contributions in this book clearly and comprehensively reveal typical situations where abuse may take place and how company law and other areas of law have tackled these incidents and practices in a variety of key jurisdictions. Focusing on Europe but with global implications, the topics raised include the following:
This book helps to explain how the line is drawn between abuse and (creative) use of the corporate form. Remedies covered include restricting the use of bearer shares, setting minimum capital requirements, piercing the corporate veil, ensuring transparency of beneficial ownership, using insolvency law to lodge claims against directors and shareholders and recover assets, and applying the general principle prohibiting abuse. There is no other book on the market focusing on abuse of companies and giving such a comprehensive analysis of the topic. Practitioners will get guidelines on how to avoid becoming involved in activities that may constitute abuse and how to address instances where abuse has occurred, and interested academics, legislators, and enforcement authorities in Europe and beyond will find this book's perspectives invaluable. |
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