LLM International Corporate and Financial Law

Module: 7LW064

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

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: 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: 7LW009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

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: 7LW028

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

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.

Module: 7LW003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module aims to explain and analyse the rapidly developing areas of capital markets and international banking and consider how the law applies to them. Indeed in certain instances the structure of the law is something that is skilfully used to facilitate the banking transactions concerned. In particular the areas of lending, including bond issues, term loans and syndicated lending will be examined. Complex structures such as securitisation and derivative structures will also be looked at. In each instance the legal issues arising will be examined. Such arrangements will be examined and analysed together with a consideration of the specialised documentation used to facilitate transactions. More traditional arrangements such as letters of credit will also be considered. This all has to be seen in the context of the law and forum chosen by the parties to govern the arrangement, and on occasion by the courts.

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: 7LW065

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

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: 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.

Demonstrate knowledge and the ability of critical analysis of a range of essential legal topics to enhance their understanding of commercial and corporate law and the inter relationship between commercial and legal aspects of corporate enterprise.

Demonstrate critical awareness of current problems and developments in international financial law.

Demonstrate self-direction, independent learning, and originality in tackling, solving and furthering their autonomy in the study of complex themes pertinent to international corporate and financial law

Plan and implement tasks and communicate to a range of audiences at a professional or equivalent level.

Use a range of specialist and transferable skills enabling them to maximise employment opportunities in circumstances requiring sound judgement and personal responsibility

Undertake research based on an understanding of research methodologies and advanced scholarship

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3200 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3275 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £13350 per year 2020-21