Corporate law and governance has seen numerous changes since the introduction of the Companies Act 2014 and the recent passing of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Act 2021.

This diploma focuses on advising directors and shareholders on their duties and obligations relating to key events in the corporate lifecycle – formation, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency, corporate restructuring and tax issues. We introduce innovative boardroom simulation modules where students have an opportunity to gain an interactive insight into the function of the board, boardroom meetings and effective boardroom behaviour. 

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Learning outcomes

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.

Modules in 2022

• Module 1: Introduction to corporate law and governance in Ireland,
• Module 2: Corporate governance,
• Module 3: Boardroom simulation,
• Module 4: Corporate transactions,
• Module 5: Mergers and acquisitions,
• Module 6: Insolvency and corporate restructuring.

The course would appeal to solicitors, barristers, and trainees who work in the area of corporate governance, company directors seeking to broaden their understanding of corporate law, and other suitably qualified professionals who are interested in the area of corporate law and governance.

For further information, please visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact the Course Leader, Suzanne Crilly, by emailing s.crilly@lawsociety.ie.