The first part of this course introduces to students the basic principles of the Hong Kong legal system and those of tort law (with special emphasis on professional liability). The second part of this course aims to provide students with an understanding of the essential aspects of Hong Kong company law including the corporate personality, corporate finance, the board of directors and general meetings, shareholder rights, and corporate insolvency. On completing of this course, students should be able to recognize the legal dimension of business and corporate decisions. An introduction to the regulatory framework for listed companies in Hong Kong and a brief introduction of the Mainland China business and company laws will be discussed.