The third edition of this acclaimed book continues to provide a discussion of key theoretical and policy issues in corporate finance law. It has been fully updated to reflect developments in the law and the markets. One of the book's distinctive features is its equal coverage of both the equity and debt sides of corporate finance law, and it seeks, where possible, to compare and contrast the two.
This book covers a broad range of topics regarding the debt and equity-raising choices of companies of all sizes, from SMEs to the largest publicly traded enterprises, and the mechanisms by which those providing capital are protected. Each chapter provides a critical analysis of the present law to enable the reader to understand the difficulties, risks and tensions in this area, and the attempts by the legislature, regulators and the courts, as well as the parties involved, to deal with them. The book will be of interest to practitioners, academics and students engaged in the practice and study of corporate finance law.

Louise Gullifer is Rouse Ball Professor of English Law at the University of Cambridge, UK.
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SUMMARY CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Financing Options
3. Th e Relationship between Equity and Debt
4. Issuing Shares
5. Legal Capital
6. Creditor Protection: Contractual
7. Creditor Protection: Proprietary
8. Multiple Lenders
9. Transferred Debt
10. Public Offers of Shares
11. Ongoing Regulation of the Capital Markets: Mandatory Disclosure
12. Ongoing Regulation of the Capital Markets: Market Misconduct
13. Regulation of Debt
14. Takeovers
15. Schemes of Arrangement
16. Private Equity