Corporate Finance, Company Law and Governance

The module will examine the legal issues pertaining to corporate finance within the business organization. The module will focus in detail on the legal aspects and governance of the capital raising process (debt and equity financing, IPOs, insider information, takeovers, etc.) and its regulation. The course is intended to offer students an overview of the structure of corporations (the dynamics between board of directors, managers and shareholders) under Irish Company Law, with additional focus on governance requirements imposed on ‘listed’ companies and on financial institutions, including requirements with regards to misconduct and accountability, and attempts to influence conduct and culture in regulated financial services providers.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects of corporate finance within the business organization.
• Appraise the legal regime governing the capital raising process.
• Critically analyse the dynamics between board of directors, managers, shareholders and other stakeholders in companies generally.
• Critically analyse the rules and requirements applied to ‘listed’ companies.
• Appraise the approach and the regulations seeking to improve corporate governance, conduct and accountability in regulated financial institutions.

Assessment:

• 30% Midterm Assignment
• 70% Final Assignment

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