This unique book is a vital purchase for students of company law, using a succinct and easy-to-read style to explain all aspects of company law including accounts, insolvency and Scottish law where relevant. * This edition has been brought up to date to 1 February 2005 * The amendments to the Insolvency Act relating to administrative receivers and voluntary arrangements and to DTI investigations * The development of auditor regulation and corporate governance in the wake of the Enron collapse * The impact of the FSMA 2000 on shares and securities as investments * The introduction of treasury shares into UK law * Case law developments in the areas of corporate dealings, minority protection, directors duties and financial assistance for the acquisition of shares and takeovers and mergers * A new chapter on the newly created European company form as applicable in the UK