noun
corporate law; company law
General term for the body of law governing companies and corporations.
会社法の改正について議論が行われた。
There was a discussion about the revision of corporate law.
noun
Companies Act
Refers specifically to the Japanese Companies Act (会社法), the statute that regulates companies in Japan.
会社法に基づき、取締役会を設置しなければならない。
Under the Companies Act, a board of directors must be established.