This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of UK company law as it stood in 1997. It aims to consolidate and clarify the complex legal framework governing the formation, operation, and dissolution of companies for legal professionals and business owners.

As a legal handbook from 1997, this text would have served as a crucial reference for practitioners navigating the company law landscape of that era. Its value lies in its historical snapshot of legislation and case law, providing insight into the legal environment prior to subsequent significant reforms. The authors, likely legal experts, would have ensured its accuracy and utility for its intended audience.