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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course examines important facets of the regulation of corporations. It investigates the law and policy relating to the acquisition of control of corporations, particularly by takeover, and the regulation of financial markets generally. Topics to be covered may include: - issues prompting, and theories shaping, the regulation of takeovers and the securities industry generally; - the regulation of financial markets; - the powers of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and the obligations of listed companies, brokers and dealers; - controls upon market manipulation and insider trading; - the legal requirements for prospectuses; - controls upon the acquisition of shares under Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); - directors' responsibilities in a takeover situation; and - compulsory acquisition powers. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in a range of learning activities, including seminars and collaborative group work.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course WATTLE page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching). The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. - Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Click here for the LLM Masters Program course list
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program courselist when known. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.