Advanced Corporate Law and Securities Law
This short learning programme aims to provide legal and accounting practitioners, auditors, company secretaries, and others with an advanced knowledge of the legal principles and applicable legislation in specific areas of corporate law and securities law, with particular emphasis on the new Companies Act.
These topics will be covered intensively:
- A general introduction to, and overview of the Companies Act 2008
- Fundamental transactions, affected transactions and offers
- Market abuse with the emphasis on insider trading
- Aspects of corporate finance, including public offers, listing on the JSE Ltd, distributions and BBBEE
- Business rescue proceedings and compromises under the Companies Act 2008
- Corporate governance, with specific emphasis on the codified duties and liabilities of company directors in the Companies Act 2008, as well as the company secretary, other officers, auditors, and the King Reports
- Specific remedies available to shareholders and others in terms of the Companies Act 2008
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, or substantial relevant practical experience in a legal or related environment (such as practitioners in corporate law).
This programme lasts six months. On successful completion, learners will receive a Certificate in Advanced Corporate Law and Securities Law. Study level skill 7, Credits 12.
Registration closes on 11 April. Late registrations will be accepted until 30 April.
Tuition fee: R6500 payable in full on registration.
It covers all tutorial matter, and a one-day seminar presented by specialist commercial legal practitioners.
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