Shackleton on the Law and Practice of Meetings

Shackleton on the Law and Practice of Meetings is a leading resource on the law and practice of both company and local authority meetings, providing a complete statement of the law with detailed practical guidance. Key features: Discusses the legal implications of public and private meetings Addresses the practical issues to be aware of when organising and managing meetings Deals with specific forms of meeting such as board, committee, shareholder and local authority meetings Explains different types of resolution and how these are passed in the context of meetings Directs the reader to the appropriate statutory requirements under the Companies Act 2006 and other relevant legislation Covers meetings by charities Provides 'worked' practice examples and check lists for company meetings Looks at the powers, duties and roles of directors in the context of meetings Explains how to maintain good order and ensure fairness at meetings Covers the new decision procedures in insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency (England & Wales) Rules 2016