Business and Commercial Law and Practice

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 provideslegal 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.

• Table of Cases CHAPTER 1 Companies and their Directors CHAPTER 2 Removal of Directors CHAPTER 3 Financing the Company CHAPTER 4 Key Shareholder IssuesCHAPTER 5 Ordinary Partnerships CHAPTER 6 LLPs and Limited Partnerships CHAPTER 7 Advanced Taxation CHAPTER 8 Introduction to Buying and Selling Businesses and CompaniesCHAPTER 9 Joint Ventures CHAPTER 10 Contracts for Goods and Services CHAPTER 11 Marketing Arrangements CHAPTER 12 Interpretation of Accounts CHAPTER 13 Insolvency