Company Law

Cod y Modiwl: LC27220
Teitl y Modiwl: Company Law
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Angharad James
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: CT10120 neu CT10420 neu CT20120 neu LC10120 neu LC10420 neu LC20120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC37220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts such as separate legal personality and limited liability, and their significance in company law.
Identify and evaluate the role and functions of directors and the board, including the impact of board diversity on governance.
Demonstrate critically the requirements for company formation and incorporation.
Evaluate the duties of company directors as codified under Companies Act 2006.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of auditors in promoting transparency and accountability within companies.
Explain why extending the crime of manslaughter to companies or integrating the legal concept of corporate criminality within company law has proved problematic.

Disgrifiad cryno

Can a company commit a crime? Can it even kill? This module explores difficult issues concerning corporate power and responsibility. The module will start by introducing the fundamental concepts of company law—how companies are created, why separate personality and limited liability matter, and what happens when courts pierce the corporate veil.

The module will then explore matters involving corporate transparency and accountability within the boardroom. We’ll examine directors’ roles, duties, and the growing demand for board diversity, alongside the critical oversight of auditors and the importance of financial transparency and accuracy. We will also highlight the different types of insolvency procedures.

By examining concepts such as corporate criminality and corporate manslaughter, the module touches upon recent and growing pressures on regulators to acknowledge the drastic impact companies have on all spheres of our lives.

Cynnwys

1. The company, separate personality and limited liability
2. Formation of a company (incorporation)
3. Legal personality and veil piercing
4. Directors and the function of the board
5. Board Diversity
6. Directors' duties
7. Auditors' role and function within the company.
8. Corporate criminality - examining how companies can commit crimes through their operations and decisions.
9. Insolvency, administration and liquidation
10. Corporate manslaughter

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Seminar discussions/activities develop individual and group presentation and oral argument + assessments.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Generic and transferrable skills including, research, analysis and communication.
Datrys Problemau	Seminar discussion/preparation and debate.
Gwaith Tim	Group activities and discussion.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Seminar participation and exam preparation develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and developing written communication skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Reading and understanding legal materials particular to Company Law.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research and preparation for seminars and assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Library and research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work.

Nodau

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