Abstract
Examines, with reference to an enquiry by the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, directors' duties to exercise independent judgment under the Companies Act 2006 s.173. Reviews case law, the impact of the Australian High Court ruling in Thorby v Goldberg, the position of nominee directors, the codification of the duty, and its form, substance and application. Considers the duty's benefits and drawbacks for decision-making.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 271-277 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Company Lawyer |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |