The "Corporate Law" course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the laws governing the establishment and management of companies. This law addresses all the legal aspects related to founding companies, their relationship with shareholders, management, and daily business operations. Although corporate law varies from country to country, the basic principles are similar across most legal systems worldwide. This course allows participants to learn about the different types of companies and how to interact with the law in various business situations, from establishment to managing daily activities and resolving disputes.

Through this course, participants will learn how to deal with legal issues related to companies in different business environments, helping them make sound strategic and organizational decisions in line with applicable laws.

Who should attend?

·       Lawyers specialized in commercial law.

·       Investors and shareholders.

·       Entrepreneurs and startups.

·       Students and researchers in commercial law.

·       Financial and economic consultants.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

·       Understand the laws that govern the establishment and management of companies.

·       Be equipped to handle the legal aspects related to establishing companies, such as drafting founding contracts, licenses, and approvals.

·       Provide legal solutions for problems that companies may face, such as liquidation, bankruptcy, and litigation.

·       Understand the legal responsibilities of both directors and shareholders and how to protect their rights.

·       Highlight recent developments in law, such as the impact of technology on companies and laws related to digital and emerging companies.

·       Understand laws related to companies operating in international environments and how to deal with differences between legal systems.

·       Introduction to Corporate Law:

o   Definition of companies and the importance of the laws regulating them.

o   Types of companies (Joint-stock company, partnership, limited liability company, mixed companies, etc.).

o   The evolution of corporate law worldwide and in the Arab world.

·       Company Formation:

o   Stages of company formation (registration, founding contracts, capital, etc.).

o   Legal requirements for establishment.

o   Licenses and permits.

·       Corporate Structure and Governance:

o   The difference between company members (founders, shareholders, directors).

o   The role of the board of directors.

o   The organizational structure of the company.

·       Rights and Duties of Partners and Shareholders:

o   Shareholders' rights in decision-making.

o   Profit and loss distribution.

o   Partners' duties and legal rights.

·       Company Management and Directors’ Responsibilities:

o   Directors' responsibilities in companies.

o   Directors' duties toward the company and shareholders.

o   Legal risks related to company management.

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·       Mergers and Acquisitions:

o   Procedures for mergers and acquisitions.

o   Laws related to protecting companies and shareholders.

o   Legal responsibilities during mergers.

·       Bankruptcy and Liquidation Laws:

o   Bankruptcy cases.

o   Liquidation procedures.

o   Rights of creditors and shareholders in case of bankruptcy.

·       Legal Disputes and Resolution:

o   Legal mechanisms for resolving disputes between partners.

o   Courts specialized in company cases.

o   Arbitration and mediation in companies.

·       International Corporate Laws:

o   How local laws affect companies operating internationally.

o   International laws concerning multinational companies.

o   International agreements for harmonizing corporate laws.

·       Modern Trends in Corporate Law:

o   Corporate laws in the digital age.

o   The impact of innovations like digital currencies and emerging companies.