This course examines important facets of the regulation of corporations. It investigates the law and policy relating to the acquisition of control of corporations, particularly by takeover and the regulation of the stock market generally.

The following topics will be covered:

• issues prompting, and theories shaping, the regulation of takeovers and the securities industry generally;
• the regulation of securities;
• the powers of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and the ASX over listed companies and other participants in the industry;
• the obligations of listed companies, brokers and dealers;
• controls upon market manipulation and insider trading;
• the legal requirements for prospectuses;
• directors' responsibilities in a takeover situation;
• controls upon the acquisition of shares under Part 6 of the Corporations Law;
• compulsory acquisition powers; and
• controls of merger activity.

The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with the option of undertaking at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. 

Details of the final assessment will be provided on the course home page by the first week of semester.

Three hours per week

Corporations Law LAWS2203

Completed or completing five courses at 1000 level

Please refer to LAWS2237 course home page

The course builds upon knowledge acquired by students in Corporations Law as well as pursuing specialised legal applications in the area of public company regulation. Students seeking a strong corporate law specialisation in their degree would also enrol in Bankruptcy and Insolvency.