In-depth knowledge of the main problematic profiles related to the Italian company law (in particular of both the s.p.a. and s.r.l). At the end of the course the student is expected to know the rules governing the financing of the company, the operations on their own shares, the operations on the capital and the governance of both the s.p.a and the s.r.l.
Course Prerequisites
A general knowledge of the fundamentals of civil law and an adequate knowledge of corporate law are both required
Teaching Methods
Lectures and discussion in the classroom. The Professor encourages also the students' participation through questions according to a Socratic method of teaching.
Assessment Methods
Oral examinations and, optionally, the presentation by the students of readings that deepen the topics covered in class.
Texts
Benazzo - Patriarca, Diritto delle Società , last edition, Zanichelli. Additional articles will be recommended in the classroom and uploaded on the kiro page of the course, along with the most significant legislative innovations.
Contents
- Company financing - Risk capital and debt - "Equity" in the s.p.a. e s.r.l. - Bonds and debt securities - Financial instruments of participation - Share categories and particular rights of shareholders in the s.r.l. - Operations on own shares - Capital transactions - Governance of the s.p.a. e s.r.l. - The system of invalidity of the resolutions of the Shareholders' Meeting and Board of Directors in the s.p.a. and s.r.l. - Listed companies
Course Language
Italian
More information
Supplementary materials (slides, readings, updated regulations) will be published on the kiro page of the course
