In an era of increasing scrutiny of boardroom practice and the development of corporate governance codes of conduct, it is more important than ever for directors to be aware of their duties, responsibilities and liabilities. This work is a practical guide to compliance, regulation and best practice, covering everything from appointment, to the conduct of general meetings through to issues of remuneration and share ownership. The book also covers topics such as ethics, insider dealing and whistleblowing. Throughout, the approach is to provide good advice to directors and their advisors in a practical, non-legalistic style. Each alphabetically-organized entry provides an outline of the topic covered, illustrated and enhanced by examples, checklists and warning notes.