Law - Corporate Law & Governance
This Diploma aims to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the law in relation to this changing sector, which has seen numerous changes since the introduction of The Companies Act 2014 and the recent commencement of The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021.
| Award Name | Diploma |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Law Society of Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | Law Society of Ireland |
Duration
Delivery Method
Online lectures Tuesday 6.00pm to 8.30pm and occasional interactive Saturday workshops. Also available to view on demand.
Entry Requirements
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for the following:
Solicitors, barristers, and trainees who work in the area of corporate law and governance,
Company directors seeking to broaden their understanding of the corporate law,
Legal executives and those involved in improving their knowledge of company law and documentation,
Other suitable professionals who are interested in the area of corporate law and governance.
We welcome applications for this course from suitably qualified non-members. Please explain your interest and set out any relevant experience in a cover letter and a brief CV. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee, which amounts to €335 in respect of a diploma application.
Further information
Start Date Tuesday 20 February 2024 at 6:00 PM
€2,660.00
Solicitors and Trainees
To pay online click on the 'Book Now' button, otherwise please complete one of the application forms, containing our bank details, in the Download section below and send it to diplomateam@lawsociety.ie , indicating in your cover email should you need an invoice to pay by EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) or if you wish to pay by card over the phone.
Other Professionals
We welcome applications for this course from suitably qualified professionals. This application will need to be approved before you can book online. Please note, for non-members this course is subject to a supplemental fee of €335 bringing the total course fee to €2,900. No fees are required prior to approval. To apply please email the following documents to diplomateam@lawsociety.ie :
Completed application form (see below)
Curriculum Vitae
Short cover letter setting out your relevant experience
The closing date for applications for this course is 6 January 2024.
Programme structure and approach to learning
This Diploma aims to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the law in relation to this changing sector, which has seen numerous changes since the introduction of The Companies Act 2014 and the recent commencement of The Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021.
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.
Workshops
Workshops are interactive sessions that focus on group problem-solving. These are designed to be interactive and involve working in groups on selected case-study problems and analysis, with an emphasis on the application of the law to common scenarios encountered in practice.
Workshop Title Date Time
1 Interactive Problem-Solving Workshop (online) Tuesday 9 April 2024 18:00 - 20:15
2 Boardroom Simulation 1 (onsite) Saturday 13 April 2024 10:00 - 16:00
3 Boardroom Simulation 2 (onsite) Saturday 18 May 2024 10:00 - 14:00
4 Questions & Discussion: Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Module (onsite) Saturday 8 June 2024 10:00 - 14:00
20% continuous assessment and 80% 2,500 word written assignment.
CPD Hours
The number of hours of CPD that you may claim in relation to this course will depend on the way in which you access each of the individual sessions. For further information and the booklet, see https://www.lawsociety.ie/Solicitors/rules-legislation/CPD-Scheme
Programme objectives
On completion of this training programme, participants will have:
A comprehensive understanding of corporate law & governance;
Up-to-date knowledge of recent judicial decisions and legislative and procedural developments;
An insight into the importance of the necessary skills and negotiating tactics used in a boardroom environment;
An ability to analyse the essential transactional documentation in practice;
Developed their capacity for independent learning.
Course Leader: Suzanne Crilly, Solicitor, Course Leader: s.crilly@lawsociety.ie