ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

This course delves into the legal responsibilities and liabilities of company secretaries under Cyprus law. Participants will explore the scope of company secretaries’ duties, the potential legal consequences for breaches, and the various forms of liability that may arise.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

By the end of the programme, participants will:

• Understand the statutory, fiduciary, and common law duties of company’s secretaries in Cyprus.
• Familiarize with the various forms of liabilities that can arise due to non-compliance or breaches of duty
• Comprehend the responsibility and liability of a company’s secretary has under Cyprus Law.
• Apply understanding to comprehend the legal responsibilities and duties of company directors and secretaries under Cyprus law.
• Understand the various liabilities these roles entail, including statutory, fiduciary, and common law duties.
• To underline the legal consequences of breaches of these duties and the potential for personal liability.
• Explain the role these positions play in corporate governance and their impact on the functioning of a company.
• Gain a practical knowledge for managing these roles effectively and in compliance with legal requirements.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

The seminar is ideal for:

• Company Secretaries
• Company Directors
• Legal Professionals
• Compliance Officers
• Corporate Administrators
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
• Corporate Governance Professionals
• Risk and Compliance Managers
• Any professional in the relevant field looking to understanding the complex legal landscape governing corporate roles, enhancing their competence and confidence in directing these responsibilities

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline 

• The company secretary under the Company Law in Cyprus
• The Cypriot company secretary
• Appointing a company secretary in Cyprus
• The Cypriot company secretary’s duties
• Restrictions related to the company secretary in Cyprus
• Nominee company secretary services in Cyprus

Training Style 

The programme is designed to deliver high-level knowledge and insights into the secretarial services’ regulatory agenda and developments. It will strive to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge via lectures supported by power-point presentations and practical examples. The training style is both training-focused, involving a combination of presentation and real-live examples, but also learner-focused, where participants are encouraged to raise questions, seek clarifications and share their opinions from their different perspectives and engage in an exchange of views and personal professional experiences. 

CPD Recognition 

This programme may be approved for up to 2.5 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership. The course has been approved and verified by the Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR).