Preparation Programme Corporate & Business Lawyer
A specialised programme covering the company life cycle from incorporation to liquidation. Master corporate governance, legal risk management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and insolvency law in today's business environment.
Legal Leadership for Business
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Why is this programme pivotal to your career?
Understanding the legal environment of business is the key to providing strategic advice and protecting corporate interests.
Mastering Governance
Learn how to structure boards and committees, ensure transparency and disclosure, and protect shareholder rights in line with the latest governance codes.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Gain the skills needed to manage complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A), from legal due diligence to closing the deal.
Risk Management
The ability to identify and assess corporate legal risks and develop compliance strategies to avoid fines and liability.
Inside the Programme
A look at the practical applications of company law
Registration Procedures for Companies and Foreign Companies
Forming governance and audit committees
Managing Insolvency Proceedings and Liquidation Stages
Legal Steps in Mergers and Acquisitions
The Company's Legal Life Cycle
Comprehensive coverage of the company's stages from formation to dissolution.
Incorporation and Registration
Choosing the legal form, and procedures for registering companies (general partnership, joint stock, foreign) with the official authorities.
Governance and Management
Applying governance standards, managing boards and committees, and safeguarding shareholder rights and disclosure.
Expansion and Change
Amending objects, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions to drive growth.
Termination and Insolvency
Liquidation procedures (voluntary and compulsory), insolvency proceedings and protection of creditors' rights.
Topic Details
An integrated curriculum covering 5 key areas of company law
Types of Companies and Their Legal Forms
Forms of Companies
- Limited liability companies and general partnerships.
- Public joint stock companies and venture capital.
- Exempt companies and foreign companies.
Registration Procedures
- Company registration and obtaining approvals.
- The difference between commercial and civil acts and its legal significance.
Choose the mode that suits you
Premium In-person Training
At our premises equipped with the latest technology. Elegant halls, smart boards and an ideal learning environment for direct interaction.
Online
Study from anywhere in the world through our interactive platform. Full timetable flexibility to suit your professional life.
Customised Training (In-House)
Bespoke training solutions for companies and organisations. The programme can be delivered at your premises to train your entire legal affairs team.
What they said about this programme ...
Feedback from Participating Lawyers and Consultants
Upcoming sessions for this programme
Fees include training, course materials and the certificate. Fees vary by city and delivery mode.
| City | Mode | Start | End | Days & time | Fees | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online | Live Online | Saturday, Monday, Wednesday6-8 pm | USD 950 | Enrol |
Who is this programme for?
- Lawyers and legal counsel in companies and law firms
- Board secretaries and compliance officers
- Accountants and financial advisers involved in corporate structuring
- Entrepreneurs and family business managers
What will you gain?
- Choosing the optimal legal form for the company and completing incorporation and registration
- Applying corporate governance rules, forming board committees and managing general assemblies
- Managing M&A transactions and amending company details
- Company liquidation and deregistration procedures and handling insolvency
- Analysing the company's legal risks and advising executive management
On completion
Accredited certificate from Metropolis Institute (40 training hours)
Trainer
A select group of accredited Metropolis trainers
The trainer's name is announced once the session is confirmed. Meet the Team
Entry Requirements, Assessment and Certificate
Entry requirements
- A legal, financial or managerial background: lawyers and advisers, board secretaries, accountants, or entrepreneurs and company managers
- No prior company law experience is required; the programme covers the company life cycle from incorporation to liquidation
- Fluency in Arabic with familiarity with English business terms such as M&A and governance
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Participants are assessed through attendance and participation in the workshops and practical exercises: company registration procedures, forming governance and audit committees, an insolvency case study, and a simulation of the steps in a merger or acquisition.
- Certificate
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute (40 training hours)
What the fee includes
- 40 training hours in evening lectures, two to three days a week
- Course content and training materials for the five modules
- Workshops, case studies and simulations of M&A transactions and liquidation and insolvency proceedings
- Accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute
- For online training: access to the Metropolis learning platform and recorded lectures for review
Frequently asked questions about the programme
How many training hours are there, and how long is the programme?
40 training hours delivered in evening lectures on two to three days a week; the exact dates for each session are announced in the schedule above.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, issued in digital form; a printed copy can be requested from the branch.
What is the language of training?
Lectures are delivered in Arabic, with terminology and reference materials in English where the subject requires it. Legal English and translation programmes are conducted in both languages.
What is the difference between in-person and live online training?
Online training is streamed live via the Metropolis learning platform with the same trainer, the same material and the same interaction, and lectures are recorded for later review. In-person training is held in the training halls of our branches in Riyadh, Amman and Baghdad.
How do I pay?
Once your seat is confirmed, you will receive an email containing a secure online payment link or an invoice for bank transfer in the name of the individual or the organisation. Discounts are available for groups and organisations nominating more than one participant.
Can the programme be held at our organisation?
Yes. All programmes are available as customised in-house training at your premises or remotely, with examples and case studies adapted to your organisation's sector. Contact us via the Corporate Training page.
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Includes training, course materials and the accredited certificate