The LLM in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation adopts a comparative perspective on corporate law and governance to look at the different ways in which different jurisdictions respond to similar economic and social pressures. International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation are key topics in the post-financial crisis era.

You will have an opportunity to undertake in-depth comparative and contextual study of the regulation of the company. You will:

look at the various ways in which different jurisdictions respond to similar economic and social pressures, examining key topics in the post-financial crisis era. develop an understanding of the interaction between the process of globalization and general principles and theories of corporate governance and financial regulation study the main topics in corporate governance and financial law and regulation, including compliance dimensions appreciate the economic and social context in which commercial decisions are made and corporate governance and financial regulation operate with reference to historical developments. ... [-]

LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law

Corporate and Insolvency Law focuses on corporate organizations and the law as it relates to them. The course has been designed in response to the rapid growth in the development of corporate law in Britain and Europe, and in order to meet the needs of the legal profession in this area.

About the LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law

Nottingham Law School has a leading reputation in the fields of Insolvency and Corporate Law and students on this course will benefit from our research and expert teaching staff.

Our Centre for Business and Insolvency Law has links with a number of international agencies including INSOL International, the Insolvency Service, and the World Bank. It also hosts an annual International Insolvency Conference and a number of other events throughout the year in partnership with other agencies.... [-]

Knowledge of corporate finance law is essential for lawyers, bankers, and financiers who are keen to develop professional skills in corporate fundraising, deal structures, and transactional management. This course offers an enhanced qualification for professionals working or planning to work in a technically demanding and dynamic global industry. It will appeal to both recent graduates and practitioners considering various fields of work, including law, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, securities, investments, financial regulation, government agencies and international financial authorities.

You will focus on learning how the financial markets work, from the primary markets involving the issuance of equity, debt, and derivatives, to the secondary markets involving trading and investments, as well as very large financial transactions in the international capital markets. Importantly, you will also learn how to take account of legal and regulatory risks facing financiers and bankers, and structure financial instruments to suit commercial priorities and social welfare policies.... [-]