Introduction to Company Law

A one-day introduction to company law and its application to everyday business. 9.15am – 5pm. Central London.

Next course: 18 June 2019
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Overview

This course walks delegates through the basics of company law using plain language and everyday examples. We cover the lifetime of the company, its legal obligations and its day to day business.

All delegates arrive at a similar level, and no prior knowledge is assumed.

What you get

By the end of the day you will understand:

The basics – including what companies are and how they are formed and run
The foundations of company law in the UK (Companies Act 2006)
The ‘life cycle' of the company and its legal obligations
Company boards – their role, duties, powers and decision-making process
Shareholders and how to manage share capital
The tools to explore the links between legal theory and business reality

You will also receive:

A Delegate Pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
An ICSA Certificate to show you have attended the course
6 months complimentary professional subscription of ICSA (see below)
6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Your complimentary 6-month professional subscription

We support our attendees long after they complete the course. Your professional subscription includes a subscription to G+C Magazine, as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

Special Offer: Get 30% off your copy of The ICSA Company Secretary's Handbook, 11th edition and The ICSA Company Secretary's Checklists, 10th edition

Delegates to this course get the chance to buy the accompanying books at a 30% discount. For more info about our books, please visit the shop.

Programme

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9:15 Registration & tea/coffee

9:30 What is a company?

Key features of a company
Sources of company law (CA 2006, case law, constitution)
Types of company
The company as a separate legal person
The concept of limited liability
Case study: Salomon vs A Salomon & Co Ltd

10:45 Company formation

Documentation and information requirements
Forming a company Vs acquiring a shelf company

11:15 Tea/coffee

11:30 Company constitution

The meaning of ‘constitution’
Articles of association (overview of contents, amendments, enforcement)

12:15 The Board - Part One

Role of directors
Appointment / Removal of directors

12:45 Lunch

13:30 The Board - Part Two

Directors duties
Board decisions
Role of company secretary

14:45 Shareholders

Roles of shareholders
Shareholder decisions – written resolutions, general meetings

15:45 Tea/coffee

16:00 Share and capital maintenance

Allotting shares
Pre-emption rights
Capital maintenance doctrine

16:45 Winding up

Administration
Voluntary winding up
Compulsory winding up

17:00 Close

Course leader

Nigel Banerjee course leader

Nigel is a visiting lecturer at King's College London. He is the author of the ICSA Company Law Handbook and the general editor of Jordans' International Corporate Procedures. He contributes to Gore-Browne on Companies and the Butterworths Corporate Law Service.

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Testimonials

I have learnt a great deal. Nigel was very good at pulling the varied aspects together and I have now a much better understanding of the subject.
Kate Cox, Legal Administrator, Kimberly-Clark Europe Ltd

Nigel made what could have been a dense and dry topic very engaging. He was excellent at getting interactions from the group.
Annabelle Arber, Assistant Company Secretary, W&G