Handbook

This course explores the concept of corporate control through a study of the legal doctrines defining control and affecting its exercise, and of the regulation of transactions touching its acquisition and transfer. The provisions of Chapters 6 to 6C of the Corporations Act 2001 are at the centre of this study. In addition to key issues in the form and conduct of transactions effecting control transfers, the course also examines theories shaping legal regulation and the policies and interests which influence its contours.

Main Topics

• The concept of corporate control and the legal mechanisms for its transfer
• Issues prompting the regulation of takeovers
• The structure of takeover regulation
• Prohibited acquisitions of relevant interests in voting shares
• Exceptions to the prohibition upon acquisitions
• Takeover offers
• Conducting the takeover bid