German Stock Company Law

Author: (German) Thomas Raiser / Gao Xujun et al.
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Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The German Joint-Stock Company Law is one of the authoritative treatises on German joint-stock company law, written by the distinguished German professor Thomas Raiser. The book is divided into eight major parts based on the intrinsic legal system of joint-stock company law, covering important issues in company law such as the legal and theoretical foundations of joint-stock company law, joint-stock companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. Additionally, the book explores significant legal issues such as company modifications, conglomerates, and multinational corporations. The book not only introduces the fundamental theories of German joint-stock company law but also reflects the latest legislative developments, new research findings, and recent judicial decisions in the field. It is highly practical. By reading this book, readers can gain a comprehensive theoretical understanding of German joint-stock companies and related legal issues, as well as practical solutions to problems such as how to establish, operate, and manage a joint-stock company in Germany. The book is a representative work of Professor Thomas Raiser and is considered an authoritative and fundamental reference for understanding and researching German joint-stock company law. The introduction of this book not only opens a window for Chinese scholars to understand German company law but also holds significant practical implications for the ongoing revision of China's company law. Since its promulgation and the 1999 revision, China's company law still faces many issues. Chinese legal and economic scholars have engaged in in-depth and intense discussions on these issues. As a result, the third revision of the company law has been put on the agenda. The book by Professor Raiser not only addresses most of the issues currently debated in China's company law academia but also discusses problems that have not yet been fully addressed by Chinese scholars and may arise in the future. China is a traditional civil law country, and studying and understanding the rules of German joint-stock company law holds great reference value for solving similar legal issues in China. Moreover, with the development of international trade, the book can also serve as a reference for entrepreneurs investing in Germany.