Business Law provides practical, up-to-date coverage of company, partnership, taxation and insolvency law. Detailed explanations and in depth coverage allow students to see immediately the effect of relevant law in operation. In addition, the guide covers relevant aspects of EC law. This new edition has a revised section on Taxation, offering clear explanation of what is considered the most difficult area of business law, as well as an updated section on Financial Assistance and Insolvency. There are development questions at the end of the book, designed to test students' awareness of the issues raised in the book. Extensive and updated statutory references allow students to cross-refer to appropriate primary sources, or use the guide to interpret such sources. The accompanying Companion web site provides a test bank of scenario based questions, allowing students to develop their knowledge and understanding of key topics, including taxation, companies, and insolvency.