By: The European Legal Training Center
The seminar “Introduction to Cyprus Companies Law & Practice” is is an online seminar, funded by the HRDA and offers 15 verified CPD points by the Cyprus Bar Association.
Aims of the seminar:
- To understand the different types of companies regulated under Cyprus Law.
- To understand who runs the company and what the function of each organ of a company is.
- Draft a memorandum of understanding and articles of association in accordance with the client’s needs. Drafting specific provisions for the amendment of objects and articles.
- To understand the position of shareholders and draft ordinary and special resolutions
- To understand the indoor management rule and the real apparent and ostensible authority and directors’ duties.
- To understand the role of members and general meetings. To be able to draft minutes, proxies and notices.
- To understand the legal framework for the protection of minority shareholders in a company
- To understand and describe the authorized and issued share capital.
- To be able to undertake an increase or reduction in share capital (including applying to the court for an extension of time).
- To understand how and be able to make changes to a company.
- Be able to undertake an effective due diligence review of the company.
- Understand the role of the AGM and the audited financial statements and be able to draft the relevant resolution
- Describe the role of the power of attorney and be able to draft an effective power of attorney.
- Understand the KYC procedures that apply to the services provided to a company in Cyprus.
Why this seminar is important for you?
- Corporate Law is one of the most sought specializations of law in Cyprus. The number of candidates who prefer to pursue corporate law (either as a lawyer or administrator) has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years.
- This course is practical. The trainer will show you ‘How’ rather than just what and you will receive multiple templates and advice on the practical application of the law.
- There are many benefits to studying a course regarding the practical application of the law.
- It is an excellent addition to your CV – especially with so many employers requesting experience with the practical side of company law. A qualification like this will help to prove to a prospective employer that you will be able to hit the ground running!
- This seminar is taught by highly experienced lawyers and experts in corporate law.
Furthermore, by the end of this seminar, you will:
- Be able to undertake an effective due diligence review of the company.
- Understand the role of the AGM and the audited financial statements and be able to draft the relevant resolution
- Describe the role of the power of attorney and be able to draft an effective power of attorney
- Understand the KYC procedures that apply to the services provided to a company in Cyprus.
- Understand the legal framework for nominee shareholders and trustee arrangements.
- Describe and undertake the procedure for company certificates
- Describe and understand the importance of the substance of a company (management and control).
- Be able to draft the legal documentation for various transactions such as share purchases, shareholders agreements etc.
- Understand and describe the redeemable preference shares and conversions of class.
- Understand and describe the process of dissolution of a company.
- You will also be given specimens such as:
- Approval of name/change of name
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Appointment-Resignation of Director-Secretary
- Transfer of Shares
- Issue and Allotment of shares
- Indemnity
- Trust Deed
- Increase of capital
- Engagement Letter
- Transfer in/out
- EGM/AGM
- Reduction of capital
- Variation of class rights
- Due diligence checklist/KYC
- POAs
- Liquidation-Strike off
Dates and Times:
- 27/04: 16:00-20:00 p.m.
- 04/05: 16:00-20:00 p.m.
- 11/05: 16:00-20:00 p.m.
- 18/05: 16:00-20:00 p.m.
- 25/05: 16:00-20:00 p.m.
- 01/06: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 08/06: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 15/06: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 22/06: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 29/06: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 06/07: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 13/07: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 20/07: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 27/07: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
- 03/08: 16:00-18:00 p.m.
This course is suitable for:
- Lawyers
- Corporate Administrators
- Compliance Officers
- Compliance Assistants
- other professionals working in the corporate sector
Methodology
Online Live via Zoom
Funding
- If you are eligible for HRDA funding: €624 funded and your employer only pays €156 + VAT on the full amount.
- 30% discount for employees who do not qualify for funding with the HRDA.
