Business and Commercial Law and Practice offers a practical approach to key business and commercial law topics. Covering areas such as director and shareholder issues, partnership agreements, business taxation, and the buying and selling of businesses, this comprehensive text provides essential insights into commercial contracts, joint ventures, and agency agreements. It also includes an introduction to interpreting business accounts and liquidity ratios, as well as a detailed exploration of business insolvency.
Supported by numerous activities and practice links, the book draws on the authors' extensive experience in business and commercial law to help learners develop a strong, practical understanding. Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.
Table of Cases
CHAPTER 1 Companies and their Directors
CHAPTER 2 Removal of Directors
CHAPTER 3 Financing the Company
CHAPTER 4 Key Shareholder Issues
CHAPTER 5 Ordinary Partnerships
CHAPTER 6 LLPs and Limited Partnerships
CHAPTER 7 Advanced Taxation
CHAPTER 8 Introduction to Buying and Selling Businesses and Companies
CHAPTER 9 Joint Ventures
CHAPTER 10 Contracts for Goods and Services
CHAPTER 11 Marketing Arrangements
CHAPTER 12 Interpretation of Accounts
CHAPTER 13 Insolvency
Nick Hancock practised for ten years in a Magic Circle firm and as a partner in a major regional firm. He taught and designed courses in business law and other subjects at the University of Law from 1997 to 2013. He continues as a freelance tutor and consultant, teaching and working on the design and approval of assessments at various institutions, including for CILEX. He is a joint editor of two College of Law Publishing practice guides.
Marsha Francis qualified as solicitor over 20 years ago. She is now a non-practising solicitor and consultant. Whilst in practice, she specialised in commercial/corporate law for large international blue-chip companies. Marsha began lecturing in business law, business finance and acquisitions for The University of Law over fifteen years ago and is now a freelance visiting lecturer and a consultant trainer at various law firms. In her role as a consultant, she designs and delivers programmes for future trainees, drafts exam scripts and writes MCQ questions for the LPC and the SQE. As a visiting lecturer for The University of Law, BPP University and City University, she provides legal training and professional development in areas such as financial services, professional conduct, client care and communication skills. Marsha is a published content writer for both Oxford University Press and CILEX.
