Corporations Law - Essay Notes (H1 - 86 Mark)

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About the notes: - These notes summarise the readings and theoretical underpinnings of the subject and should provide a good framework for preparing for the essay component of the Corporations Law exam. - I cover all key topics and include ideas for potential arguments in an essay. About me: - I am a third year law student with a high H1 average. - I have received several prizes for my academic achievements, including a scholarship covering the full tuition of my law degree, for placing as one of the top 2 students during my first year at law school. - I was a STS tutor. - I have been successful in securing numerous clerkships at top tier firms. - I have a graduate job lined-up at a top tier international firm. Topics covered in the notes: - Theories of corporations law - Limited liability - Limited liability and the corporate veil - Is s588G necessary? - Shareholder rights and remedies - Creditors (should the interests of a corporation include 'creditors') - Shareholder actions - Optimal level of imposed director duties and available defences - Corporate liability - Corporate social responsibility