Develop a deep understanding of Irish Company Law and enhance your legal expertise with the Certificate in Company Law 1. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, concepts, and rules governing the formation and operation of private limited companies in Ireland.
What You’ll Learn
Company Types & Structures: Differentiate between the various types of companies under the Companies Act 2014, including LTDs, DACs, PLCs, CLGs, UCs, external companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
Business Formation: Gain a thorough understanding of company promotion, formation, and registration, as well as the implications of incorporation.
Corporate Management & Administration: Explore the rights and duties of shareholders and corporate members, and analyze the laws regulating corporate governance.
Critical Analysis Skills: Develop the ability to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different business structures and apply legal principles to real-world scenarios.
Why Choose This Course?
This programme is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their legal knowledge for professional or academic advancement. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring legal professional, or working in corporate management, this course provides practical insights into the legal frameworks essential for navigating Ireland’s corporate landscape.
Equip yourself with the analytical skills and legal expertise to tackle complex corporate scenarios confidently. Enroll in the Certificate in Company Law 1 and take the first step toward mastering the essentials of corporate law in Ireland.
Company Formation and Separate Legal Personality
Distinguishing different forms of Business Organisation-Companies, Partnerships & Sole Traders, Formation and Legal Personality • Types of Companies • Formation of a company • Constitution of a Company and its alteration, statutory contract and shareholders agreements. The Consequences of Incorporation – Separate Legal Personality/Disregarding Separate Legal personality.
Company Management
The Division of Powers: Members and Directors; Delegation of Powers to Directors; The Resurgence of Members’ Powers. Directors Duties; Fiduciary Duties; Statutory Duties. Directors Meetings. Corporate Capacity.
Company Members/Shareholders and Membership/Shareholding
Members/Shareholders; Rights and Duties of Shareholders; Register of Members/Shareholders. Shares; The Legal Nature of Shares; Formal Requirements Relating to Shares; Allotment of Shares; Share Transfer – Transferability and Restrictions; Directors’ Powers to Refuse Registration; Pre-Emption Rights on Share Transfer and Allotment; Minority Shareholder Protection.
Capital Maintenance
The Rationale; Redemption of Shares; Acquisition by a Company of Its Own Shares; Assisting the Purchase of a Company’s Own Shares; Court Sanctioned Capital Reduction; Court Ordered Capital Reduction; Distributions and the Payment of Dividends; Miscellaneous Capital Maintenance Rules.
All applicants will considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course.
PLEASE NOTE: Company Law 1 must be completed before taking Company Law 2
