Program Overview

Course Profile

General Course Information

The course code for Advanced Company Law is LLAW3015. This course is offered under the LLB Programme and is taught in the second semester. It is not designated as a research course and specializes in commercial, corporate, and financial law. The prerequisites for this course include having taken and passed LLAW3010 Business Associations. This course is not offered to non-law students and is worth 6 credits.

Course Description

The educational aim of this course is to convey a deep knowledge and understanding of key issues in company law. It allows students to apply these skills in practice through critical assessment of literature and jurisprudence. The course focuses on key company law topics, including shareholder remedies and directors' duties/liabilities, along with the policy objectives underpinning the development of relevant statutes and underlying case law. This course equips students with critical insights into the subject necessary for those expecting to become corporate law specialists in firms with an international dimension. It also provides a substantial foundation for those intending to go on to graduate studies with a corporate law focus.

Course Teachers

The course convenor is John Lowry. The consultation method is by email.

Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

• CLO 1: Students should acquire more in-depth knowledge about Hong Kong company law, including all topics set out in the course description.
• CLO 2: Students should acquire requisite knowledge for further study in corporate and corporate finance law and practice.
• CLO 3: Students should improve their skills in statutory interpretation, case reading, and document analysis.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The course contributes to the achievement of PLOs A, B, C, D, E, and F.

Assessment

Assessment Summary

• 2nd assessment: 50% of the total grade
• 1st assessment: 50% of the total grade Both assessments cover course learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.

Assessment Detail

To be advised by the course convenor.

Grading Criteria

To be advised by the course convenor.

Learning Activities

Learning Activity Plan

• Seminar: 3 hours/week for 12 teaching weeks
• Private study time: 9.5 hours/week for 12 teaching weeks

Details of Learning Activities

To be advised by the course convenor.

Learning Resources

Resources

• Reading materials are posted on Moodle.
• Core reading list: To be advised.
• Recommended reading list: To be advised.