This new edition of Corporate Law, the 17th, has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the legislative, doctrinal, and jurisprudential evolution that has occurred during this period, including those resulting from the recent Law No. 13,792, of January 3, 2019. Overall, the book maintains its purpose of combining clarity of exposition with precision of concepts, while also addressing the major legal controversies that permeate the business world.<\/p>\n
Considering that this work is intended for undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and professionals in business law, it seeks to start, in a Cartesian manner, from basic concepts to then reach and address the complex issues raised by the subject matter. The numerous footnotes refer mainly to jurisprudence, as well as to national and foreign doctrine, thus serving as a resource for those who wish to research specific topics or even advance in the issues that result from them.<\/p>\n
The detailed alphabetical index, which has been expanded with each edition, is of great value to legal professionals, as it allows them to immediately locate the sections and notes relating to each topic of particular interest. Furthermore, the book maintains its original structure, such that:<\/p>\n
a) Chapters I to VI, plus VIII, correspond to the general theory of corporate law;<\/p>\n
b) Chapter VII concerns simple partnerships, general partnerships, and limited partnerships;<\/p>\n
c) Chapter IX studies the participation account;<\/p>\n
d) Chapters X and XI deal with limited liability companies; and<\/p>\n
e) Chapters XII to XL are dedicated to the public limited company.<\/p>\n