In every EU member state companies are essential market players. The course offers an insight into the basic legal rules governing the various forms of companies. Subjects include a general introduction to the common principles of Company law and to the European legislation in that field as well as an overview on recent developments in German Company law. This course usually takes place on Tuesdays from 18.15 until 19.45 hrs in the main faculty building in Van’t-Hoff-Str. 8 in lecture hall no. III. Attention: Course begins with special joint session on Monday (!) Oct 21 at 18.15 hrs. in lecture Hall no. III.