Principles of Contemporary Corporate Governance

Grounded in Australian law but written for readers in any jurisdiction, this second edition sets out the core principles of corporate governance in the private sector and then shows how they work in practice. Directors' duties and liability are traced through recent Australian court cases, and several prominent case studies bring the principles down to earth. The authors also look closely at the Global Financial Crisis and what it means for how companies will be governed in future.

The approach is concise and clear, covering both settled foundations and emerging themes without losing sight of the practical questions boards and advisers face. It suits law and business students, and practitioners who want a sound, comparative grounding in how companies are directed and held to account.