The course will start at 9:00 and finish at 17:00. Time has been given for breaks throughout the day. Start and finish times are subject to change.
Please expand the dropdown to see the course programme timetable and highlights.
Network and introductions
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
Company formation
- Documentation and information requirements
- Forming a company Vs acquiring a shelf company
Company constitution
- The meaning of ‘constitution’
- Articles of association (overview of contents, amendments, enforcement)
The Board - Part One
- Role of directors
- Appointment / Removal of directors
The Board - Part Two
- Directors duties
- Board decisions
- Role of company secretary
Shareholders
- Roles of shareholders
- Shareholder decisions – written resolutions, general meetings
Share and capital maintenance
- Allotting shares
- Pre-emption rights
- Capital maintenance doctrine
Winding up
- Administration
- Voluntary winding up
- Compulsory winding up
