LAW5311 Takeovers
Faculty of Law
LAW5311 Takeovers is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2025. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5311
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5311
No unit lists LAW5311 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor (L6005) students, you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit focuses on regulation of the principal means of acquiring control of Australian listed companies. The content will have a practical focus which assumes some general background knowledge of corporate law and the regulation of listed companies. Topics covered include: The desirability of takeovers and the need for regulation; The general scheme of regulation in Australia; The principal means of effecting takeovers; Defensive strategies and tactics; Compulsory acquisition; The regulatory structure and respective roles and powers of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel, ASX and the Courts. The unit will equip students with an understanding of the structure of regulation of takeovers in Australia including the respective roles and principal powers of ASIC, the Takeovers Panel and ASX, and review of their decisions.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Class presentationPresentation30%
- Take home examExamination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the structure of regulation of takeovers in Australia (including the respective roles and principal powers of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Takeovers Panel and the Australian Securities Exchange and the extent to which the decisions of these bodies are subject to appeal or review) with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the desirability and effects of takeovers and the regulation of takeovers;
- 3
Conduct research into the complex statutory scheme based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods;
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the law concerning takeovers;
- 5
Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues relating to takeovers;
- 6
Demonstrate skills of oral and/or written communication to address legal problems.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). You will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5311 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5311?
LAW5311 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5311 offered?
LAW5311 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
Does LAW5311 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include LAW5311?
LAW5311 is part of Commercial and corporate law.