Corporate Governance Law, Regulation and Theory

This thoroughly updated second edition of an acclaimed textbook provides the definitive academic account of corporate governance as a subject of legal inquiry. Marc Moore and Martin Petrin analyse the legal and regulatory framework of corporate governance, with references to the latest practical developments in this area. They also encourage readers to develop their own critical opinions on the topic by referencing leading strands of theoretical and inter-disciplinary literature.Key Features: Delineates the core laws and regulatory principles that determine the allocation of decision-making power in public companiesInvestigates the theory of the firm and corporate purpose as well as corporate accountability and sustainability considerationsExamines the interaction of corporate governance norms with their dynamic economic, historical, societal and theoretical contexts, including new content on AIIncludes a supplementary website for instructors with additional teaching resources, such as slides, discussion questions and in-class activities for studentsExplores the key aspects of UK corporate governance law and regulation with comparative reference to corresponding features of the US and Canadian systemsCorporate Governance is an accessible textbook for students and scholars in company and insolvency law, corporate law, governance and regulation. It also includes key materials and further reading for those who are already seasoned scholars in the field, as well as for practitioners who require an overview of corporate governance law topics.