Training Objectives

By the end of the programme participants will be able:

• To analyse, comment and discuss the legal regulation and practice of shareholders’ agreements in Private companies from the context of Cyprus Companies laws Cap 113
• To analyse, comment and discuss what the shareholders’ agreement is
• To analyse, comment and discuss what the main qualifying characteristics of the shareholders’ agreement are
• To analyse, comment and discuss what the main purposes of shareholders’ agreement are
• To analyse, comment and discuss what the obstacles for conclusion of shareholders’ agreements may be
• To analyse, comment and discuss what level of control shareholders are usually aiming to achieve by entering into voting agreements

Training Outline

• Preliminary and Interpretation
• Share capital
• Directors
• Powers of the members
• General Meetings
• Loan Accounts
• Transfer of shares
• Deemed offer of shares
• Sale of all the issued shares
• Distribution of profits
• Deadlock

Who should attend

The programme is suitable for:

• Company Directors & Executives
• Corporate Secretaries
• Shareholders and Investors
• Corporate Lawyers/ Legal Advisors

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, case-studies, practical examples, real-life simulations. Most of the training’s time will be invested in analysing a real-life case study that will help participants understand how to solve problems in similar occasions”.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in Law. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.