LLM Company Law

The University of Law

This course provides a thorough grounding in the legal framework governing registered companies (including compliance and administration) whilst developing the knowledge and skills necessary for practice as a company secretary or governance professional. It will cover areas such as: the nature and formation of the company; the board of directors; membership of the company; capital and corporate transparency; corporate restructuring, rescue and liquidation; the role of the company secretary, board and other stakeholders; and meetings and shares. Whether you have plans to join a global corporation or simply want to know more about how corporate law works in practice, this programme will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions. When you study the LLM Company Law with us you will: The award-linked module for this programme (Company Law and Compliance) will cover areas such as formation and incorporation, legal personality, directors’ duties, minority shareholder protection mechanisms, shares and insolvency. The aim of this module is to put company law into context, enabling you to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real world client situations. Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Corporate Governance, for more information about how you can benefit from our specialist programmes, strategic partnerships, expert teaching and resources to help you succeed in the field of corporate governance. Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.