Aims

This course is part of the master's degree in economic law.
The aim is to prepare the students to exercise a high-level business function in the business world of a company, a law office or a public institution.
The detailed themes vary each year and are directly related to the current economic climate. These include organisation and control of the management of a company or group, links between company law and corporate governance, participation of employees in companies, mergers and acquisitions, etc.

Main themes

The course aims to study some recurring themes of company law such as the social climate, the equality of shareholders, transparency, the balance of power, etc. These themes are studied in the light of European law, comparative law and from a practical point of view.

Content and teaching methods

In the 2004-2005 academic year, three themes are considered: the European company, corporate governance and employee participation.
Each sub-theme is prepared by one or more students, who then give an oral presentation in the presence of experts in the field. A dialogue is expected between them and the other participants.
Two or three days are devoted to specific themes such as the remuneration of directors, their responsibilities, etc.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Students receive a set reading list, which must be complemented by personal reading of documentation. An assessment is made on the basis of students' participation during the lectures and an oral examination on the specific themes studied during the year.

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