The second edition of this acclaimed book continues to provide a discussion of key theoretical and policy issues in corporate finance law‎.‎ Fully updated‎,‎ it reflects developments in the law and the markets in the continuing aftermath of the global financial crisis‎.‎ One of its distinctive features is that it gives equal coverage to both the equity and debt sides of corporate finance law‎,‎ and seeks‎,‎ where possible‎,‎ to compare the two‎.‎ This book covers a broad range of topics regarding the debt and equity‎-raising choices of companies of all sizes‎,‎ from smes to the largest publicly traded enterprises‎,‎ and the mechanisms by which those providing capital are protected‎.‎ Each chapter analyses the present law critically so as to enable the reader to understand the difficulties‎,‎ risks and tensions in this area of law‎,‎ and the attempts made by the legislature and the courts‎,‎ as well as the parties involved‎,‎ to deal with them‎.‎ This book will be of interest to practitioners‎,‎ academics and students engaged in the practice and study of corporate finance law‎.‎