Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance

The Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance aims to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the law in relation to this interesting and changing sector, which has seen numerous changes since the introduction of the Companies Act 2014. The diploma focuses on typical events during the lifetime of a corporate entity that solicitors advise on, as well as practical aspects of corporate governance. We have introduced an innovative boardroom simulation module and students will gain an interactive insight into boardroom meetings and effective board behaviour.

Modules

The Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance programme is based on the following module scheme and covers key themes as listed below:

Module 1: Introduction to corporate law and governance in Ireland

• Overview of the Companies Act 2014,
• Company life-cycle,
• Funding a start-up,
• Advising shareholders.

Module 2: Corporate governance

• Share capital and company status management,
• Corporate governance of regulated entities,
• Transactions involving directors,
• Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement.

Module 3: Boardroom simulation

• Practitioner’s perspective of corporate governance,
• Advising directors,
• Boardroom simulation workshop.

Module 4: Corporate transactions

• Tax issues,
• Financing a transaction,
• Sectoral regulation,
• Share options.

Module 5: Mergers and acquisitions

• Share purchase agreements,
• Asset purchase agreements,
• Acting for the investor.

Module 6: Insolvency and corporate restructuring

• Insolvency and restructuring,
• Advising during receivership process,
• Winding-up process,
• Formal and informal restructuring.

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