Company Law

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The Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Company Law Practice is tailored specifically for legal support staff working in this complex area. Delegates will be taught in-depth, practical application of the up-to-date law.

The course is an introduction to Company Law and company secretarial duties. The aim of the course is to develop skills relating to the formation, management, and administration of private companies, and the transactions and procedures typically undertaken in the context of their corporate activities. A range of essential subjects are addressed, specifically:

  • Introduction to Company Law, Business Mediums; Company Formation; Company Names and Name Changes
  • Company Constitution (Memorandum and Articles of Association); Tailor Made v Shelf Company
  • Director and Shareholders meetings; resolutions and minutes
  • Share capital; types of shares; rights attaching to shares
  • Transfer of shares
  • Directors duties
  • Duties of a company Secretary; Statutory Books
  • Annual Returns and Accounts
  • Shareholders - Majority Rule and Minority Shareholders
  • Company Finances, facilities and security


CLT Member FeeNon-CLT Member Fee
£1,495 +VAT£1,695 +VAT


Not the right qualification for you? Company Law is also available as a Foundation Diploma.