Covers the fundamental aspects of company law, including corporate personality, incorporation consequences, company formation, governance, shares, distributions, directors' roles and duties, company meetings, contracting, shareholders' rights and remedies, as well as subjects like mergers, takeovers, amalgamations, and insolvency proceedings.

Offers a comprehensive exploration of the historical development of corporation and business organization laws worldwide, featuring contributions from international academics.

Discusses all aspects of New Zealand's personal insolvency law, including bankruptcy, corporate insolvency procedures like liquidation and voluntary administration, insolvency of other entities, and cross-border insolvency issues.