LLM International Business Law

Module: 7LW067

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The limited liability company is a core component of the modern business world, acting as a key commercial vehicle. With United Kingdom company law providing the basis of the legislative framework in many jurisdictions across the globe, the advanced study of the subject is an important step in understanding the global business environment. The development of company law from the nineteenth century to present day is important in understanding the current laws and regulations governing the operation of business, both in the United Kingdom and beyond. The module will explore and critically examine the law relating to companies in three broad themes: firstly the nature and implications of limited liability, with consideration as to the concept of the corporate veil and the circumstances in which it can be set aside; secondly the nature and purpose of the core organs of a company and the constitution that governs them; and thirdly the rights and duties of the participants in a company. The module will consider the statutory, common law and contractual arrangements underpinning each of these themes.

Module: 7LW007

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module enables the student to undertake a detailed study of a clearly defined legal topic, issue or problem. During the research process the student will increase their knowledge of the area and develop a greater critical awareness. Completion of the module will enhance the ability to write academically and to present such findings in an appropriate form.

Module: 7LW065

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

In the modern world of commerce, business people and lawyers recognize that the legal environment of both business and regulation must reflect the increasing internationalization of business. A substantial amount of all business transactions is done across national borders. This module aims to provide a framework for understanding both the structure of international business and the legal environment in which it operates. Particular emphasis is paid to the economic, social and political forces which have and continue to influence the development of the law and the legal institutions which regulate international business transactions. The module divides international business into three major forms: international trade through import and export; licensing agreements for the transfer of intellectual property rights such as copyright, patents and trademarks including franchising, and finally, foreign direct investment through mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. With respect to the latter, particular attention is paid to the control and regulation of multinational companies. The module examines the key issues involved in all of these forms of international business activity.

Module: 7LW066

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module examines the legal aspects of international trade transactions. Such transactions consists of a complex interaction of different agreements, students will examine and analyse the components of these transactions, with particular emphasis on international trade by sea; as most transactions use this method of transportation. The components analysed being the most frequently used sales contracts; the contract of carriage by sea; marine insurance policies which cover the goods whilst at sea; methods of financing the transaction as well as methods of dispute resolution. Students will be required to understand and apply the concepts of passing of risk; passing of property; specific goods and unascertained goods and the appropriation of goods to the contract. Recognition will be given to the alternative methods of transportation and the principles associated with them.

Module: 7LW064

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to provide awareness of the alternative forms of dispute resolution in relation to business and commercial disputes other than simply instituting court proceedings to settle disputes. The module includes consideration of strategies for conflict avoidance in commercial transactions and an introduction to the various forms of alternative dispute resolution options. A closer study of mediation and arbitration, including international arbitration, will be undertaken.

Module: 7LW009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The purpose of this module is to enable students to understand the content and effect of the laws and regulations relating to the regulation of banks and financial services firms. The module will cover the nature of financial services regulation and the methods financial services regulators use to operate. The module also covers the financial crimes that are relevant in this context and considers the extent to which the relevant laws work.

Module: 7LW025

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module seeks to develop your understanding of how intellectual property rights protect “ideas” through an examination of how the law seeks to balance the granting of its rights against the need to maintain appropriate incentive for others to engage in similar innovative activities. Key concepts for determining an intellectual property right are investigated to explore the justification for differences in the nature of the protection afforded to registered and unregistered intellectual property rights. The module develops your understanding of this distinction through closer examination of patent protection for inventions, copyright protection of expression of ideas in original works and trademark protection of distinctive identifiers of goods or services.

Module: 7LW002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will highlight the key principles of Commercial Awareness and the inter-relationship between the commercial and legal aspects of enterprise and innovation; to highlight and minimise risk associated with the efficient exploitation of ideas with commercial potential and afford greater protection in a global setting.

Module: 7LW010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module considers methods by which a registerd company's efficiency can be protected and maintained by a system of both statutory and external (government)regulations. The module is concerned with the governance and regulation of large corporations. Sytems of governance will be examined in the context of the UK and at an international level.

Module: 7LW028

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will explore the concept of corporate insolvency and rescue in a national and international context. You will consider the mechanisms available to rescue companies from creditor pressure and to salvage businesses in order to assist a& nbsp;return to profitability. You will also consider corporate insolvency where cross-border issues arise, to determine the identification and application of the relevant law and processes. A& nbsp;number of formal and informal insolvency processs will be analysed& nbsp;and evaluated.