DIPLOMA IN CORPORATE LAW - University of Johannesburg

THE DIPLOMAThis programme seeks to provide itsparticipants with an overview of themost important practical aspects ofcorporate law. The new CompaniesAct has brought about significantchanges to corporate law in SouthAfrica. Participants are exposed to thelatest developments in the field. Legalpractitioners, company secretaries andcorporate advisers will find this courseof particular value.The programme extends over oneyear on a part-time basis. Lectures arepresented in English, but students mayparticipate and write the examinationin Afrikaans.As company law encompasses sucha broad field, it forms the main focusof the course. Attention is also givento close corporations and their futurerole. In addition, the course touches onaspects of partnerships and businesstrusts.MODE OF PRESENTATIONThe programme combines the benefitsof guided and structured self-studywith those of approximately 35 hoursof contact tuition and interaction withother participants. Highly experiencedpractitioners provide further insightthrough guest presentations. Thelectures are presented on selectedThursdays, from 09:30 to 15:30.PROGRAMME OVERVIEW• The new Companies Act: objectives,interpretation and general features• Types of companies andincorporation• Company groups• Corporate disclosure andcompliance• Corporate governance, including- Directors- Auditors- Company secretaries• Director liability• Remedies and enforcement incompany law• Corporate finance basics• Shares and share transfers• Public offerings of shares• Distributions, share repurchasesand financial assistance• Company contracts• Insider trading• Fundamental transactions,including:- Schemes of arrangement andcompromises- Takeovers and mergers- Asset disposals• Business rescue• Liquidation• Close corporations• Partnerships• Business trustsPROGRAMME LEADERThe programme leader for this diplomais Prof Kathleen van der Linde.