"Mayson, French and Ryan on Company Law" is firmly established as the most up-to-date and accurate account of company law. Updated annually, it presents this complex and intricate subject with great clarity, providing both the intellectual perspective required by university law students and the practical detail needed for professional studies. The law is clearly explained, and areas of uncertainty or controversy are fully addressed. The legislative framework is fleshed out with discussion of provisions relating to the creation, financing and management of companies, as well as their insolvency and winding up. Quotations from important judgments accompany discussions of the substantive case law, providing detailed presentation and analysis. An Online Resource Centre containing updates accompanies the book, allowing readers to keep up to date with developments in the law.