Law - Insolvency Law & Corporate Restructuring

Programme structure and approach to learning:

This diploma course aims to provide a comprehensive practical overview of the current legislative framework in Ireland with respect to insolvency and corporate restructuring from an analysis of basic concepts of debt restructuring, to a consideration of more complex issues, such as financing considerations that may arise during the corporate restructuring process. The course will also delve into the effects of insolvency on companies in Ireland. It will examine in detail the obligations on the directors and the options for the company from initiating the corporate restructuring, to court procedures, to the enforcement of judgments. The final module of the course will provide a practical knowledge of the practice and procedure of personal insolvency in Ireland including bankruptcy.

Modules:

The programme is based on the following module scheme:



Module 1: Introduction to insolvency and corporate restructuring

Insolvency Law in Ireland,

Current trends in corporate restructuring,

Lifecycle of a distressed company,

Restructuring professionals.



Module 2: Liquidation, examinership and receivership

Voluntary and compulsory liquidation,

Powers of the liquidator,

Receivership,

Insolvency litigation,

Examinership,

Schemes of Arrangement.



Module 3: Restructuring, debt recovery, enforcement & mediation

Debt restructuring and rescheduling,

Financing a restructuring process,

Equity capital raising,

Debt recovery in court,

Enforcement of judgments,

Mediation.



Module 4: Bankruptcy and personal insolvency

Personal Insolvency Act 2012,

Debt resolution mechanisms,

Insolvency Service of Ireland,

Bankruptcy law practice and procedure.



Workshops

Workshops are interactive sessions that focus on group problem-solving and are designed to revise all modules covered to date and to consolidate the participant’s knowledge.



Workshop Title Date Time

1 Liquidation Wednesday 23 October 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm

2 Receivership Wednesday 8 January 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

3 Restructuring and debt recovery Wednesday 29 January 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

4 Examination preparation Wednesday 5 February 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for the following:

- Solicitors and trainee solicitors who are seeking to expand their knowledge in the area,

- Barristers who practice in the area of insolvency and debt recovery,

- Other suitably qualified professionals working in the area, who wish to expand their knowledge and practical application of corporate recovery.



We welcome applications from others who are suitably qualified. Please explain your interest and set out any relevant experience in a cover letter and a brief CV. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €335.

Application information:

The closing date for applications for this course is 18th September 2024. To apply please follow the instructions below.



Solicitors and Trainees

To pay online click on the 'Book Now' button. For all other methods of payment including, draft, cheque and EFT please see our methods of payment .



Other Professionals

We welcome applications for this course from suitably qualified professionals. Your application must be approved before you can formally register on the course. To apply please email the following documents to diplomateam@lawsociety.ie :



A completed application form (see below):

Your Curriculum Vitae

A short cover letter setting out your relevant experience

Please note, for non-members this course is subject to a supplemental fee of €335 bringing the total course fee to €2,995. No fees are required prior to approval.

Delivery Method:

Online lectures Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm with occasional online lecture releases. Interactive workshops Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm. Lectures available to view on demand.



CPD Hours:

The number of hours of CPD that you may claim in relation to this course will depend on the way in which you access each of the individual sessions. For further information and the CPD booklet, see CPD scheme.

Start Date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 10:00 AM.