Overview
This subject has been designed to
achieve the following aim: to provide a thorough
understanding of the sources of legal frameworks relevant to corporate law and
the key specific provisions and sections of corporate law, across the various
structures, management and performance of business entities
Learning Outcome One
- The
legislative and market framework
- Sources of corporate law
- Company law
elements in the role of the governance professional
Learning Outcome Two
- Types
of corporate entities including associations and not-for-profit charities
- Partnerships,
joint-ventures, sole traders
- Promoters
and pre-incorporation contracts
Learning Outcome Three
Nature
of the company structure
- Fundamental
characteristics of the company
- Formation and registration
- Procedures/documents
- Company
name
- Certificate
of incorporation
- Role
of Registrar
Learning Outcome Four
Separate legal personality
- Separate legal
personality
- The veil of incorporation
- Lifting the veil of
incorporation
Learning Outcome Five
Structural
and legal issues involving companies
- The
company constitution; shareholder agreements
- Director
appointment, duties and liabilities
- Shareholders
and shares
- Equity
and debt capital
- Raising
capital from the public
- Overview
of companies in financial trouble, administration, receivership and
liquidations