Tuesday May 15, 2018.
Topaz Suite, Eko Hotels & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Time: 9.00 am
Given the havoc which poor governance has wreaked on the corporate existence of many institutions and increasing regulatory scrutiny in Nigeria presently, the issue of good governance is an imperative for ensuring successful corporate performance and the sustainability of business. By attending this intensive 1-day course you will achieve a greater understanding of corporate governance and learn to identify, manage and control the corporate governance risks within your organization. You will also gain an understanding of the latest regulatory developments that impact on companies in Nigeria.
KEY LEARNING POINTS
- Become conversant with the latest legislation and key regulatory developments affecting corporate governance.
- The main corporate governance challenges facing GC’s, the in-house legal department, Compliance Officers and the Board.
- Appreciate the responsibilities of the contemporary company secretary and the corporate governance challenges they face.
WHO MUST ATTEND
- In-house Counsel/ Legal Advisers
- Company Secretaries
- Compliance Officers
- Directors/Board Members
- Regulators
TOPICS
- A background to Corporate Governance
- Overview of the relevant legislation
- The interest of stakeholders: regulators, shareholders and investors, management, host communities and the general public.
- Corporate Governance Pitfalls to watch!
- Compliance/Regulation
- Anti-bribery/anti-corruption
- Holding Company and subsidiary relations
- Arm’s length related company transactions
- How to respond to corporate governance challenges
- Who should “own” corporate governance?
- The role of
- General Counsel/Legal Department
- Company Secretary
- Compliance Officers
- Identifying Corporate Governance Risks:
- Legal Risk
- Regulatory risk
- Contract enforceability risks
- Reputational risk
- Personal Liability risk
- Managing Corporate Governance Risks:
- Developing adequate procedures and policies
- Delegation of authority-authorised signatories
- Staff training and education
- Board training
- The role of the Company Secretary in different settings:
- Public Companies
- Private Companies
- Government Departments
- Promoting Board Effectiveness:
- Board papers/Presentation: Best practise
- Setting & managing the meeting Agenda
- Board meeting protocols/understanding Boardroom dynamics
- Conflict of interest and related party transactions
COURSE DIRECTOR – DR. BANKOLE SODIPO
PROFESSOR BANKOLE SODIPO is the Senior Partner at the Law firm of G.O. Sodipo & Co. He obtained his LL.B (Hons) from University of Ife in 1985, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986. Prof. Sodipo hold an LL.M from the University of Lagos (1988), and a Ph.D. degree in law from the University of London (1995). He is best known as a specialist in Intellectual Property and has won several awards for his firm such as the Copyright Law Firm of the year in Nigeria, Commercial Law Firm of the year, and the IP Law Firm of the year award. He won the Commercial Law Leading lawyer 100 award, Lawyer of the year 2012-2013, and Who’s Who of professionals’ award amongst others. He is a frequent speaker locally and internationally, a Professor of Law at Babcock University, was an Adjunct Research Fellow at Queen Mary University London, a visiting guest lecturer at the Nigerian Law School, University College London and the Lagos Business School. He is a member of various professional bodies including the Nigerian Bar Association, the International Bar Association, and the International Trade Marks Association to mention a few.
ABOUT US
The Training arm of Cowrie Partners provides industry relevant practical learning through carefully designed courses delivered by expert speakers. Cowrie Partners is a firm of commercial lawyers focused on responsible and ethical finance and investments. Our areas of practice cover financial institutions, power projects, oil & gas, real estate and infrastructure finance. We are committed to delivering interactive and sector specific training solutions that provide learning outcomes directly transferable to the business challenges faced by our delegates.