Boyle & Birds' Company Law is well established as a leading textbook on this complicated and fast moving area of UK law. The work combines a comprehensive and authoritative explanation of law and practice with an examination of theoretical issues making it ideal reading for both students taking UK degree courses and for those taking professional examinations. This book is also an invaluable reference work for practitioners and those involved in the day-to-day administration of UK companies. This new edition is up-to-date with full coverage of the UK Companies Act 2006 and pays particular attention to the place of European company law and corporate governance.