Join our 12-Weeks Certificate Course on the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI- Laws & Practice

If you are a corporate law enthusiast, you would know how important/relevant is the knowledge of Company law. The major chunk of functioning of law firms dealing with the corporate side of law rests on company law and thus it becomes imperative for any law student, lawyers or anyone seeking to work in a corporate law firm to gain theoretical & practical knowledge on company law.

In order to become a corporate lawyer, you must first have a strong understanding of company law practice. This area of law governs the interactions and relationships between businesses, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Corporate lawyers use this knowledge to advise their clients on the best course of action to take in various situations. 

Recognising this need, Bettering Results is introducing a comprehensive and well-structured Certificate Course on the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI- Laws & Practice designed after taking inputs from tier-1 law firm lawyers. 

This 12 weeks course will include basic understanding of concepts along with associated laws and practical insights into the law by professionals already working in top law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, JSA, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co. and many more.

If you are really interested in making a career in corporate law, then you must join this course right now!

INSTRUCTED BY THE TOP CORPORATE LAWYERS:

1. Anthony Clarence, Partner, Trilegal

2. Shantanu Jindel, Partner, JSA

3. Akshay Pathak, Principal Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

4. Kanika Kadam, Ex-Principal Associate, Khaitan & Co.

5. Ritu Sajnani​, Ex-AZB & Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas & Reliance Industries Limited​

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Module 1: Basic Understanding of Company Law

• Introduction - Meaning of Company, Nature, & Characteristics
• Journey from Companies Act, 1956 to Companies Act, 2013
• Comparison of Partnership Firm, Trust, Company and LLP
• Kinds of Companies
• Incorporation of a Company under Companies Act 2013- Process and Forms

Module 2: Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association & drafting in detail

Module 3:

• Prospectus- Types of Prospectus & Drafting of Prospectus
• Modes of issue of securities under Companies Act, 2013- Offer for sale, allotment, issue, public offer, private placement
• Share Certificate & Share Warrant

Module 4: Directors and Key managerial personnel

• Kinds of directors, appointment of directors, & liability of directors under the Companies Act, 2013
• Key managerial personnel under the Companies Act, 2013 and their roles

Module 5: Corporate Finances

• Equity & Debt
• Bonds, ESOPs, Sweat Equity Shares, Preference shares, bonus shares
• Rights issue, private placement, and preferential allotment

Module 6: Dividend, Buyback of shares etc.

• Declaration and Payment of Dividend under the Companies Act, 2013 and relevant rules
• Buyback of shares and the process

Module 7 & 8: Company Administration and Corporate Governance

• Evolution of corporate governance in India 
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Audit Committee
• Stakeholder Relationship Committee
• Board Meetings
• Shareholders Meetings
• Related Party Transactions

Module 9: Accounting, Inquiry & Investigation under the Companies Act, 2013

• Accounts & Financial statements
• Audit & Auditors
• Inquiry & Investigation

Module 10: Corporate Social Responsibility

• Introduction to CSR
• Drafting of CSR Policy 
• CSR Rules
• List of activities that may be undertaken under CSR

Module 11: Undertaking due diligence as a corporate lawyer

Module 12 & 13: Drafting of following important agreements for a corporate lawyer

• Shareholders’ Agreement 
• Share Purchase Agreement 
• Share Subscription Agreement 
• Joint Venture Agreement
• Debenture Trust Deed
• Loan agreement

Module 14: Role of various Regulatory Bodies/Adjudicating Authorities under the Companies Act, 2013

• Registrar of Companies
• National Company Law Tribunal 
• Appellate Tribunal 
• Special Courts

Module 15: Learn how to use Ministry of Corporate Affairs website & its importance in a company law practice.

Module 16: SEBI Laws applicable to listed entities 

Module 17: FEMA Act, 1999, FDI Policy & important filings (relevant provisions)

Module 18 & 19: Company Processes

• Concept of Compromise, reconstruction & amalgamation under the Companies Act, 2013
• Procedure of Compromise, reconstruction & amalgamation under the Companies Act, 2013
• How to draft schemes of arrangement

Module 20: Winding up of Companies- Mandatory vs Voluntary

Module 21: Company Processes

• Removal of name from the register (including reply to strike-off notice)
• Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
• Conversion of Company

Module 22 & 23: Career as a Corporate Lawyer & Career Guidance Sessions

• Job opportunities in the market
• What soft skills are required to become a leading corporate lawyer?
• How to get clients as a corporate lawyer?
• How to build a personal brand?
• CV & Cover Letter for corporate law internship/job
• Must know laws for a corporate lawyer
• Work done by a corporate lawyer

DURATION: 12 Weeks starting from February 4, 2023

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR ?

• Law student
• Practicing Advocates willing to join corporate law practice or excel in their ongoing practice
• CA/CS interested in company law practice
• Academicians
• In-house counsels dealing with corporate matters
• Any corporate law enthusiast interested in learning company law.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS OF THE COURSE:

• WEEKEND ONLY SESSIONS
• Live & Interactive sessions with the instructors
• Q&A round with the instructors
• Recording accessible for 1 year
• Reading Material
• Free Access to Self-Paced Course on the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 worth INR 4999/-
• Certificate on completion
• Real world assignments and feedbacks by experts