Class Corporate and Supervision of Companies

The corporate governance and supervision are central aspects of commercial law. The companies’ success and sustainability depends on compliance with the laws in this particular field, specially in times of crisis. This curricular unit aims to provide students with a global and in-depth view of the government and supervision of limited liability companies and the liability of the respective members for breach of their duties.

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1. Introduction: organic structure ocompanies. 2. Competencies of the different bodies. 3. Governance models. 4. The governance and supervision regime of limited liability companies. 5. The governance and supervision regime of public limited liability companies. 6. The governance and supervision regime for groups of companies. 7. Fundamental duties of directors. 8. Directors civil liability regime.

The course will be teached with a balance between theorical-practical exposition of topics by professor and dialogue with and between students. The course is not meant to be a personal monologue. During classes students are encouraged to ask questions, give their opinion in relevant subjects and participate in case-solving classes. Presenting assignments is also a very important learning tool. Attendance of seminars on a regular, continual basis is highly recommended. That’s really important for a good acquisition of knowledge and good results at the final exam. Students grading may result from the evaluation of two or one of three elements: a written essay and in class participation or a final exam.

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