Company law
‘Enhancing shareholder powers cannot improve corporate governance if shareholders do not wish to exercise their powers’. Critically evaluate the capacity of shareholders to participate in the governance of their corporations, making specific reference to the UK
Corporate Governance Code.
Students will be assessed on the following criteria:
• The structure of the work so that statements, arguments and conclusions flow coherently and logically (LO3)1
• Evaluation of the relevant legal and non legal issues and arguments (LO2)
• Communication in good English (LO5)
• Critical analysis of the relevant issues and arguments in the area, identifying
and evaluating competing perspectives whilst showing an awareness of present-day
topical issues and new concepts (LO2)
• Presentation of the law within its wider context (LO2)
• Critical and creative reflection on the material used and conclusions reached; (LO3)
• Depth and breadth of research, with the ability to judge the significant
