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IBA international public companies practice

This module teaches the fundamentals and structure of international public companies practice by reference to the law and practice of England and Wales, with comparisons and references to differing approaches taken by other jurisdictions.

• The listing of shares on the London Stock Exchange – the criteria to be met by the company and the shares to be listed and the listing process
• The protection of potential investors in a listed company – information to be provided and liability for failure to provide full and accurate information
• Transactions of a listed company – the extent to which a transaction must be publicised and approved by shareholders
• Corporate governance and best practice – a consideration of the key recommendations and regulations regarding conduct of the affairs of a listed company
• Restrictions on share dealing – the Model Code, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Criminal Justice Act 1993
• Secondary issues – the mechanics and timetable of a rights issue and the regulatory requirements to be observed by the issuer, open offers
• Underwriting – what is it and what are the key terms of a typical underwriting agreement