Michelle Klaus
Programme Manager
Law & Management
Law & Management
08.-12.05.2028
5-day seminar at Executive Campus HSG, St.Gallen
Corporate Law and Corporate Governance
Choosing the right legal structure, responsible corporate management, and clear corporate governance structures are crucial to a company’s long-term success. This module teaches you the most important legal fundamentals regarding corporate structures, corporate governance, and the associated responsibilities. You will learn about the relevant legal frameworks for collaborating with the board of directors, communicating with shareholders, and dealing with government agencies and regulatory requirements. Other key topics include capital issues, governance in a corporation, and financial reporting. The focus is on the practical application of the knowledge you gain, so that you can better understand corporate structures and confidently address legal issues in your day-to-day management responsibilities. In this way, you will strengthen your legal decision-making skills and lay the foundation for well-informed and legally sound business decisions.
The module is offered on-site. Subject to change.
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Contents
Company law
- Types of companies, nationally and internationally
- Fundamental principles of company law
- Unregistered partnership / silent partnership / collective proprietorship / limited partnership / joint-stock company / limited liability company / cooperative society
- Corporate group law
- Restructuring, stock exchange law
- Association and foundation, option of a Liechtenstein foundation
- European and American company law
Corporate management / corporate governance
- Development and significance of corporate governance
- General legal conditions, Swiss corporate governance (hard law and soft law) and international codes
- Significance of corporate governance for SMEs
- Legal demands on the board of directors
- Corporate organs as employees
- Governance risk compliance (GRC) system and liability prevention
- MIS / reporting to the board of directors
- Taking and evaluating minutes in companies
- Impact of corporate governance on jurisdiction
Fees
CHF 4,700
Course fees include materials, break refreshments and lunch. Participants must pay the additional costs for other meals, travel and accommodation.
Target Groups
Non-lawyers with an interest in and/or regular contact with legal issues, such as executives of all levels from companies and public administration, self-employed persons and entrepreneurs, managing directors and board members, fiduciaries and consultants
Language
German
Certificate awarded
Certificate of attendance
ECTS credits
3
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