Corporate Legal Advisers and Company Secretaries Course

Objectives:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of corporate legal advisers and company secretaries
• Familiarize with the legal framework governing corporate governance and company law
• Develop skills in drafting and reviewing corporate documents
• Learn about the duties and responsibilities of company secretaries
• Understand the importance of corporate governance and compliance
Course Content:
Corporate Governance and Company Law
• Introduction to Corporate Governance
• Definition and significance of corporate governance
• Key principles and best practices
• Role of corporate governance in ensuring accountability and transparency
• Company Law Framework
• Overview of the Companies Act and its amendments
• Key provisions and requirements for company formation and operation
• Compliance and enforcement mechanisms
Corporate Legal Advisers
• Role and Responsibilities
• Overview of the role of corporate legal advisers
• Key responsibilities and duties
• Interactions with company directors and stakeholders
• Drafting and Reviewing Corporate Documents
• Key documents and their purpose
• Best practices for drafting and reviewing documents
• Common pitfalls and errors to avoid
Company Secretaries
• Duties and Responsibilities
• Overview of the role and responsibilities of company secretaries
• Key duties and tasks
• Interactions with company directors and stakeholders
• Company Secretarial Practice
• Best practices for maintaining company records and documents
• Compliance with regulatory requirements
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Importance of Corporate Governance
• Benefits and advantages of effective corporate governance
• Risks and consequences of poor corporate governance
• Best practices for ensuring accountability and transparency
• Compliance and Enforcement Mechanisms
• Overview of regulatory bodies and their roles
• Compliance requirements and penalties for non-compliance
• Strategies for ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties

METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 14th – 17th Apr, 2025
2ND BATCH; 29th July – 1st Aug, 2025
3RD BATCH: 2nd – 5th Dec, 2025