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Analyze Legal Personality Disregard

Discuss the circumstances in which the separate legal personality principle of companies may be disregarded, including concepts like 'piercing the corporate veil' and implications for directors and stakeholders. Review relevant legal cases, jurisdictions, and the consequences of this practice.

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Discuss in detail the circumstances under which the principle of separate legal personality, which states that a company is a separate legal entity from its owners and directors, might be disregarded. In your response, cover the following points:

- Explain the concept of "piercing the corporate veil" and when it might be applicable.
- Describe legal scenarios or court cases where the separate legal entity principle has been set aside.
- Discuss the implications of disregarding the separate legal personality for the directors or owners of the company.
- Provide examples of legal jurisdictions where this practice is more common and why it is applied.
- Include potential risks and consequences for both the company and its stakeholders when this separation is overlooked.

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