Rights and Duties of Directors, 14th edition is a highly practical and comprehensive publication relevant to all company directors and their advisers. It clearly explains the rights and powers of directors and their specific duties as prescribed by company law and associated legislation. This is an invaluable guide for all company directors - and their legal advisers - whatever the size of their organisation, as well as company secretaries and HR professionals. Rights and Duties of Directors details each and every duty in relation to the core administration, compliance and disclosure requirements of company law and other closely associated legislation. Contents: Chapter 1: The nature of office of director Chapter 2: Directors, the Board and the company secretary Chapter 3: Directors' rights Chapter 4: Statutory statement of directors' general duties Chapter 5: Breach of duty by a director Chapter 6: Statutory duties of directors Chapter 7: Accounting and financial responsibilities of directors Chapter 8: Directors' duties and the members Chapter 9: Directors' duties in public and listed companies Chapter 10: Directors and corporate governance Chapter 11: Directors' duties and employment issues Chapter 12: Directors' duties and the environment Chapter 13: Duties and the customer Chapter 14: Directors, creditors and insolvency.