This book provides a definitive treatment of the nature and effect of corporate fixed and floating charge security, company charge registration and charge priorities in relation to secured, unsecured and purchase interests. It deals with new legislation, including the Companies Acts 1985 and 1989 and the Insolvency Act 1986. Frequently referred to with approval by the superior courts in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand & Singapore, it covers legislation from the UK, New Zealand and Australia, with case law from all relevant jurisdictions.