Company Law

Company Law

Order Description
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Module Title: Legal Aspects of Business
Level: 5
Word Limit: 3000 words

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

The Harvard Referencing System must be used. The assignment must take the form of an essay (so 2 essays are required). This will include an introduction, a main body and a conclusion. The main body may contain headings and sub-headings. No executive summary is required.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS: TASK 1:
By referring to relevant legislation and case law critically discuss the main features of these forms of business organisation:

1. Sole trader
2. Unlimited partnership
3. Limited Liability Partnership

Up to 40 marks

TASK 2:

By referring to relevant legislation and case law critically discuss the fiduciary duties of directors of private limited companies in the UK. These shall include:

1. Duty to act within powers
2. Duty to promote the success of the company
3. Duty to exercise independent judgment
4. Duty to avoid conflicts of interest
Up to 60 marks
Total: 100 marks
Assessment criteria:
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal principles
Structure
Analysis and application of law
Use of sources and academic conventions
Clarity of expression (grammar, spelling, punctuation)