Drafting and Advising Clients on Shareholders' Agreements (CPDs Available)
- Οργάνωση/ Διοίκηση/ Ηγεσία - Νομοθεσία, Νομική & Δικηγόροι
ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ
To make an informed decision-making in the private equity markets, you need to know how to be protected, through managing risks and obtain a well-drafted shareholders agreement.
This course looks at the key issues, the problems that need to be addressed and the drafting skills involved in relation to shareholders' agreements for the typical quasi-partnership company. The course will be interactive, based around realistic case studies and incorporating specific drafting suggestions and precedents. You will be guided on the meaning, legal implications and significance of several contract clauses from the beginning steps to exit.
- The course is accredited and funded by the HRDA.
- The course is also accredited by the Cyprus Bar Association for 6 CPD points
ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ
Aims of the seminar:
- To understand the structure of the shareholders agreement
- To understand the relationship between shareholder agreements and articles of association.
- To be able to draft effective clauses in the shareholder agreements.
- To understand the main matters that should be included or considered when drafting a shareholder agreement.
- To be able to draft the most important commercial provisions in a shareholders agreement
- To understand and be able to draft the standard protective and operations clauses in a shareholder agreement.
- To be able to better protect and advice your client when drafting or faced with a shareholders agreement.
Why this seminar is important for you:
- This course looks at the key issues, the problems that need to be addressed and the drafting skills involved in relation to shareholders' agreements for the typical quasi-partnership company.
- The course will be interactive, based on realistic case studies and incorporating specific drafting suggestions and precedents.
- You will be guided on the meaning, legal implications and significance of several contract clauses from the beginning step to the exit.
- You will be provided with specimens such us Shareholders Agreement, Deed of Adherence and AoA (incorporation of SHA provisions).
- Is a very good way to learn new things in your profession.
- You will gain expert knowledge enable you to improve your knowledge and understanding Shareholders Agreements by engaging with key issues.
- This seminar is practical and is taught by highly experienced lawyer expert in all areas of corporate law.
ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ
Trainee lawyers, registered lawyers, corporate administrators, paralegals and other professionals
ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ
Course Content
UNIT 1 – Shareholders Agreement in Private Equity
Shareholders Agreement v Articles of Association
Structure of Agreement
Date of Agreement
Recitals
Operative Part
Definitions & Interpretations
Share subscription and Loan
The Directors
Repayment of Loan
Drafting exercises, quiz, template proofing-sample clauses
UNIT 2 – Matters for Shareholders’ Agreement
Particulars
Share issues
Management
Issues requiring specified majority of unanimity
Financial matters
Capital requirements
Guarantees
Voting Deadlock
Company protections
Miscellaneous
Drafting exercises, quiz, template proofing-sample clauses
UNIT 3 – Commercial Provisions
Representations & Warranties
Undertakings of Vendor
Warranties by Purchaser
Indemnities Drag and Tag Alone
Equity Ratchet
Dataroom Disclosure
Drafting exercises, quiz, template proofing-sample clauses
UNIT 4 – Boilerplate (standard protective and operations clauses)
Notices
Interpretation
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
Entire Agreement
Prevalence
Time of Essence
Modifications
Assignment
Costs
Severability
Further assurance
Waiver
Counterparts
Third parties
Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Drafting exercises, quiz, template proofing-sample clauses
Course Methodology
Live distance learning via Zoom. This method enables the instructor to continuously assess the receptivity of the trainees and to be constantly updated accordingly. During the training, appropriate techniques will be developed and assist the subject of training. The lecture and the regular discussion challenge are the main pillar of the training techniques in this program.
Certificate Awarded:
A Training Certificate will be awarded to those participants who will successfully complete the training. The Training Certificate, at the bottom, will state: "The program was approved by the Human Resources Development Authority". The certificate will also indicate the total CPD points awarded.
Πληροφορίες Εκπαιδευτή
Ανδρούλλα Πουτζιουρή - Founder | Director | Lecturer at ELTC
Mrs. Androulla Poutziouri is a qualified Advocate and a Member of the Cyprus Bar Association. Mrs. Poutziouri obtained a double LLB Law degree in English and French Law from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University and the University of Birmingham. She then proceeded to obtain an LLM Degree in International Legal Practice from the University of Law in the UK. Mrs. Poutziouri successfully completed the Cyprus Bar Examinations and was admitted as an Advocate (δικηγόρος) of the Cyprus Bar Association in 2010. She is bilingual in Greek and English (native), with working proficiency in French.
Mrs. Poutziouri trained as an Advocate at the office of the Attorney General of Cyprus. Upon qualifying, Mrs. Poutziouri worked for various prominent law firms both in Nicosia and Larnaca and was actively involved in litigation, advocacy, negotiation, mediation, dispute resolution and commercial matters where she represented clients and appeared at the District and Supreme Courts of Cyprus. During her legal career, Mrs. Poutziouri has acted both for and against various financial institutions from time to time and was involved in large-scale multi-million Euro real estate transactions. In addition to her professional experience as an Advocate, Mrs. Poutziouri also entered academia as a Lecturer in Law.
Mrs. Poutziouri brings with her over 10 years of academic legal experience, having taught the LLB Law Degree of the University of Wales and the University of the West of England. Mrs. Poutziouri was also a director and the sole lecturer at the only recognized teaching centre of the University of London in Cyprus, The Private Institute of Law, which provided coaching and tutoring for students registered on LLB (HONS) Law Degree of the University of London. Upon moving to the European Legal Training Center, Androulla has brought with her the wealth of experience in coaching and advising students completing the degree of the University of London. She has actively advised and guided law students and legal executives in all aspects of their legal education, development and career progression.
She is particularly strong in the areas of Public Law, Contract Law, Property Law, Wills & Probate, Equity and Trusts, the English Legal System, Labour Law, Advocates Law and Codes of Conduct, Jurisprudence and was recently accredited by the Human Resource and Development Agency (HRDA) in Cyprus as an ‘Expert in the field of Law’.
Due to her extensive experience in legal education, Mrs. Poutziouri has also been accredited by leading legal qualifications providers in the UK including the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP), The British Legal Center and TOLES, the leading provider of English Exams for International Lawyers & Law Students.
Mrs. Poutziouri is a co-founder and director of the European Legal Training Center and brings with her a wealth of practical and academic experience, providing academic direction, education and high-quality legal training to law students, graduates, trainees, Advocates, executives and other professionals.
Αναλυτικό Κόστος Σεμιναρίου
Για Δικαιούχους ΑνΑΔ
- € 232.00
- € 102.00
- € 44.08
- € 130.00
Για μη-Δικαιούχους ΑνΑΔ
- € 232.00
- € 0.00
- € 44.08
- € 232.00
Κοστολογικές Πληροφορίες
Discounts/Offers Applicable: - 30% discount on all courses for Civil Servants - 50% discount for members of the Cyprus Police Force and Army - 40% discount for trainee lawyers and law students - 40% discount for private sector employees who do not qualify for funding with the HRDA.
ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ
Τρίτη - 07 Μαρτίου 2023
Ώρα
17:00 - 20:00
ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΗΣ:
Ανδρούλλα ΠουτζιουρήΤοποθεσία:
OnLine Virtual Classroom
Τρίτη - 14 Μαρτίου 2023
Ώρα
17:00 - 20:00
ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΗΣ:
Γεωργία ΟνουφρίουΤοποθεσία:
OnLine Virtual Classroom