The Law of Limited Liability Partnerships: Fourth Edition

ISBN-13: 9781784510763 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 752 str.

John Whittaker; John Machell Qc

Opis

The Law of Limited Liability Partnerships is the leading text on this increasingly popular business entity in the UK. Containing practical guidance, as well as in-depth analysis of problem areas, it comprehensively sets out the law of limited liability partnerships in England and Wales. This fourth edition has been brought completely up to date and now also includes chapters on UK employment and worker status (2012 Court of Appeal decision in Tiffin v. Lester Aldridge LLP, and 2014 Supreme Court decision in Bates van Winkelhof v. Clyde & Co LLP) and discrimination and whistleblower protection as it affects LLPs. It also contains commentary on recent UK case law, such as: Flanagan v Liontrust Investment Partners LLP in relation to the application of the doctrine of repudiation * F&C Alternative Investments (Holdings) Limited v. Francois Barthelemy and others in relation to members' duties * Inversiones Frieira SL v. Colyzeo Investors II LP and Hilton v. D IV LLP in relation to partners'/members' rights to access information * Reinhard v Ondra LLP in relation to the formation of LLP agreements. Subject: Business Law, Contract Law, Labor Law]

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Overview and Introductory Matters Chapter 2 Incorporation Chapter 3 The Corporate Entity Chapter 4 Formalities and Requirements after Incorporation Chapter 5 The LLP and the Outside World Chapter 6 Charges and Debentures Chapter 7 Conversion from a Partnership Chapter 8 Membership: General Matters Chapter 9 Employment and Worker Status Chapter 10 The LLP Agreement: General Principles Chapter 11 The LLP Agreement: Contents Chapter 12 Designated Members Chapter 13 Duties and Responsibilities of Members Chapter 14 Rights, Indemnities and Protection of Members Chapter 15 Discrimination and Whistleblower Protection Chapter 16 Funding and Profi ts and Losses Chapter 17 The Business and Affairs of the LLP: Conduct and Decision-Making Chapter 18 The Member and the Outside World Chapter 19 Cessation of Membership and its Consequences Chapter 20 UK Financial Services Regulation and LLPs Chapter 21 Accounts and Audit Chapter 22 The Appointment and Position of Auditors of LLPs Chapter 23 Taxation of LLPs and Members Chapter 24 Investigations and Striking Off Chapter 25 LLPs in Other Jurisdictions Chapter 26 Foreign Connections and Dealing with Overseas LLPs Chapter 27 Insolvency and Winding Up of LLPs: A General Introduction Chapter 28 Voluntary Arrangements Chapter 29 Administration Chapter 30 Receivership Chapter 31 Commencement of Winding Up Chapter 32 Unfair Prejudice and Just and Equitable Winding Up Chapter 33 Conduct of the Liquidation Chapter 34 Misfeasance and Adjustment of Prior Transactions Chapter 35 Completion of the Winding Up and Dissolution Chapter 36 Arrangements and Reconstructions Chapter 37 Disqualification Appendix 1 Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 Appendix 2 Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations 2001, SI 2001/1090