COMPANIES AND OTHER BUSINESS STRUCTURES IN SA

Companies and other Business Structures in South Africa
offers a clear and practical approach to the law relating to companies, close corporations, trust entities, partnerships and financial markets. The fifth edition is comprehensively revised to address the extensive common law jurisprudence that has developed since the Companies Act 71 of 2008 was promulgated, and offers expanded commentary to support meaningful understanding and practical application of the legislative provisions and common law. In addition, the fifth edition offers a new chapter that discusses the obligations of business enterprises in relation to human rights.

Companies and other Business Structures in South Africa is suited as core course material for students of all disciplines, who are studying company law at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The text balances rigour and depth with accessibility, and offers a clear pedagogical structure that supports effective learning and independent engagement wi t h the subject matter. To support teaching and learning, teaching presentation and assessment materials are available to lecturers.

The book is also a useful resource for legal or accounting practitioners who may wish to engage with practical and current principles of the field.

Features

• The fifth edition of the text is comprehensively revised to reflect developments within the recent period. The text discusses and analyses extensive developments in common law jurisprudence.
• Assuring accessibility and efficacy, the fifth edition offers expanded commentary and new features that support clarity and comprehension of the content.
• The fifth edition includes a new chapter that discusses the obligations of business enterprises in relation to human rights.
• Teaching resources are updated and expanded.