Introduction to Company Law
This full-day course is ideal for lawyers who specialize in areas such as residential and commercial property, but may encounter company law in incidental situations.
It is also suitable for lawyers whose clients are looking to formalize or change their business structure, such as from sole trader or partnership to a private limited company.
Additionally, lawyers representing property investors with existing portfolios or those looking to invest in the property market will find this course beneficial.
The course will cover key aspects of company law, including incorporation, director and shareholder rights and obligations, share capital, and company administration.
- Introduction to Company Law in the UK
- Overview of the Companies Act 2006
- Incorporation of Companies and Limited Liability
- Public vs Private Companies: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Directors: Appointment, Role, and Responsibilities
- Disqualification of Directors: Grounds and Procedure
- Shareholders: Role and Rights
- Allotment of Shares: Process and Considerations
- Resolutions: Types and Requirements
- Comparison of Directors' Resolutions and Shareholders' Written Resolutions
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of company law in the UK, particularly regarding the incorporation of companies and limited liability, public versus private companies, and the role of directors and shareholders.
Participants will learn about the various types of shares, including classes of shares and the process of allotment and transfer of shares.
They will also gain knowledge about the procedures for director and shareholder resolutions, including the differences between directors' resolutions and shareholders' written resolutions.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to advise clients on the appropriate business structure and share options, and the necessary steps for formalising or changing a business structure.