Company Secretary summit.pdf

COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISERSSUMMIT 2015Reinventing the Company Secretary'sRole in the Era of Corporate GovernancendthDate: 22 September - 25 September 2015Venue: Park Inn - Abeokuta Ogun State.www.adepegbachambers.com

he Company Secretary face different issues andTchallenges especially in this era of good CorporateGovernance. Nigeria is going through a new era of change inthe a tude of all public and private officials in the dischargeof their du es.This 3 day training programme therefore provides auniquely desirable opportunity for Company Secretariesand Legal Advisers to be the Champion and Advocators ofCorporate Governance and Integrity in our organisa ons.Governing Boards and Management need the requisitesupport to enable them key in, imbibe and operate in thespirit of Corporate Governance for the efficient running oftheir Organisa ons. These require up to date, high quality,relevant informa on and advice to enhance theireffec veness in taking right and strategic decisions whichalso conforms with Corporate Governance rules.The Company Secretary, the Legal Adviser, and the GeneralCounsel as the case may be play a key role in suppor ng theBoards and Management in the quest for effec ve and metested decisions by their Organisa onsThis Programme is therefore put together to enable theTarget Par cipants to further appreciate their changingroles and responsibili es.THEME: REINVENTING THE COMPANY SECRETARY'S ROLEIN THE ERA OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCESUB THEMES1. The Company Secretary /Legal Adviser as a finder andenabler of informa on on trends and newdevelopments in the Corporate World. CompanySecretary e. t. c as Conduit of Informa on to the Board.2. Ensuring Laws/Guidelines are not infringed upon, andthat policies /regula ons are complied with.3. Company Secretary , Legal Advisers and GeneralCounsel's duty to ensure that good CorporateGovernance and Board effec veness are enhanced.4. Company Secretary, Legal Adviser and General Counselensuring that Board decisions and policies are properlyadhered to and carried out firmly and effec vely.How to get the best out of mee ngs.5. Managing Annual General Mee ngs/ExtraordinaryGeneral Mee ngs6. The Roles of the Company Secretary, Legal Advisers,General Counsel in three (3) different Jurisdic onsoutside Nigeria – a compara ve study of Diversity ofprac ces across border complexi es.7. Compliance Func ons of the Company Secretaries,Legal Advisers, and General Counsel.8. Company Secretaries e. t. c and Shareholders.Who Should Attend· Legal Advisers· Company Secretaries· Lawyers· Assistant Company Secretaries· In-house Legal Counsel, professionaladvisers, Commercial Lawyers and Paralegals· Compliance staff and Business Managers· Corporate Governance Execu ves· Those involved in suppor ng Boards suchas Chief Risk Officers and Internal AuditOfficersFeesOne Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) perpar cipants to include course materials, Summitbag, 2 lunches, Refreshments, Medical check up,and Socials for par cipants.There is a 10% discount for par cipants thatthregister and pay fully by 15 September 2015.All cheques are to be made payable toAdegboyega Adepegba & Co.thRegistra on Closes by 20 September 2015For Registra on:- please send your Informa on toadepegbachambers@gmail.com or send thea ached form to Adegboyega Adepegba & Co:Plot A12 Gbagada Oshodi Expressway GbagadaLagos Nigeria. Or call Ade 08033052304,08055312548

PROGRAMMEDay One: Tuesday, 22nd September 2015REGISTRATION:Registra on starts by 9:00am while the first plenary session commences by 10:00amOverview of the Important Corporate Governance and Company Law Sec ons which impact onthe Role and Responsibili es of the Company Secretary, the Legal Adviser, and the GeneralCounsel.· Case Studies· Medical Checkup· talk on stressDay Two: Wednesday, 23rd September 2015The Company Secretary, the Legal Advisers and the General Counsel as provider ofinforma on to the Board and Management· Strategies to meet the challenges facing the New Age Company Secretary, LegalAdvisers and the General Counsel.· Informa on and Conflict Management· To Guide –To Influence· Review of Past decisions to help take new decisions· Case Study· SocialsDay Three: Thursday, 24th September 2015Diverse Roles of the Company Secretary, the Legal Advisers and the General Counsel· To Shareholders· To the Board· To Management· At Annual General Mee ngs· Case StudiesClosing· Awards – Best Two (2) par cipants in interac ve sessions· Cer ficates

Facilitators Include:Chief Anthony Idigbe, SANManaging PartnerPunnuka Attorneys and SolicitorsProf. Wale Olawoyin SANProfessor of Commercial LawUniversity of LagosMr Dominic Ichaba,PAC Solicitors,Mr. Sam AdikamkwuGeneral CounselUBA

COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER SUMMIT2015REGISTRATION FORMNAME1. ______________________________________________________2. ______________________________________________________3. ______________________________________________________4. ______________________________________________________5. ______________________________________________________6. ______________________________________________________7. _______________________________________________________8. _______________________________________________________9. _______________________________________________________10. ______________________________________________________COMPANY: _______________________________________________________ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________CITY:_______________________________________________________PHONE NO OF CONTACT:_________________________________________E-MAIL ADDRESS OF CONTACT:_____________________________________________________________SignatureMODE OF PAYMENT: All payments should be made by cheque/bankdraft to Adegboyega Adepegba & Co