Class Corporate Restructuging and Insolvency Law

This curricular unit focuses on the most significant aspects of insolvency law in the context of business activity at the national, european and international context. In an unstable economic and social environment, acquiring in-depth knowledge about insolvency and preventive recovery of companies is extremely important, especially as the European legislator has sought to harmonize various matters with the aim of keeping companies in business. viable and to contribute to the smooth functioning of the internal market.

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1. The pre-insolvency and insolvency situation; 2. Self-diagnosis and early warning tools; 3. Principles for Business reestrcuturing; 4. Preventive restructutting frameworks; 5. Mediation; 6. Cross-border Insolvency and reestrcuturing rules.

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. Students may choose to write an essay on a particular subject. A list of suggestions will be available, but students may choose a different subject. The professor will be available to discuss the subject choice.

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