German Stock Company Law (3rd Edition)

Author: [DE] Thomas Rauscher
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The German Joint-Stock Company Law is one of the most authoritative works on German joint-stock company law, written by the distinguished German professor Thomas Rauscher. 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 changes, conglomerates, and multinational companies. Not only does it introduce the fundamental theories of German joint-stock company law, but it also reflects the latest legislative developments, research findings, and judicial decisions in the field. The book is highly practical. By reading it, readers can gain a comprehensive theoretical understanding of German joint-stock companies and related legal issues, as well as practical solutions to questions such as how to establish, operate, and manage a joint-stock company in Germany. The German Joint-Stock Company Law is a representative work by Professor Thomas Rauscher 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 readers to understand German company law but also holds significant practical implications for the ongoing revision of China's company law. Since the promulgation and revision of China's company law in 1999, many issues remain unresolved. 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. Professor Rauscher's The German Joint-Stock Company Law not only addresses most of the issues currently debated in Chinese company law academia but also discusses problems that have yet to be addressed 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.