Banking and Finance Structured Training Programme
course overview

What?

This structured programme of ten short face-to-face modules is designed to provide banking and finance lawyers with a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of banking law and practice. The training is available on an in-house basis for organisations with a number of delegates – or through membership of our banking and finance consortium. Many of the modules incorporate know-how from the renowned Practical Law Company, and organisations can select a programme of modules to suit their specific needs.

Who?

The programme is aimed at junior banking and finance lawyers (0-3 years PQE) or those who are new to the practice area and looking to refresh their knowledge.

Why?

Choose from our programme of ten modules to build an incremental learning programme to meet your needs
Each module focuses on a key element of a banking transaction, from the initial stages of a deal to what happens when things go wrong – providing a foundation upon which specialist knowledge and technical skills can be developed
Builds confidence when dealing with issues that arise in banking transactions, whether acting for a borrower or a lender
Modules designed and delivered by experienced practitioners with major City firm experience
Incorporates know-how from the renowned Practical Law Company
Practical programme with interactive exercises to develop legal knowledge and commercial awareness – to ensure learning is directly applicable in the workplace

How?

Organisations select a relevant programme from our list of ten short face-to-face modules. Modules are then delivered by our highly experienced trainers at a time and location to suit you.

The modules available are as follows:

Raising Finance (4.5 hours)
Loan Facility Agreement (4.5 hours)
Transfer of Loans (3 hours)
Secured Lending (4.5 hours)
Subordination (3 hours)
Capital Markets (3 hours)
Insolvency Aspects of Corporate Loans (4.5 hours)
Tax for Banking Lawyers (3 hours)
Derivatives (3 hours)
Islamic Finance (3 hours)

The objectives of the programme are to enable participants to:

Understand the main types and structures of corporate borrowing, and how lenders raise money
Understand the general structure of a loan facility agreement and its key clauses
Understand the reasons for and methods of transfers of loans by banks
Appreciate the concepts of taking and perfecting security
Consider the reasons for and methods of subordination
Understand capital markets and types of debt security, and the form and nature of a bond
Review of insolvency law for debt finance lawyers
Understand tax matters relevant to banking lawyers
Understand the nature of derivatives and how the market in derivatives works

When?

Modules can be delivered throughout the year to meet your requirements.

Where?

Training can be delivered either at one of our centres, your/a consortium member’s premises or an appropriate third party venue nationwide.

How much?

In-house course fees vary according to requirements. Consortium course fees are split between the organisations attending. Please contact us directly for a personalised quotation to meet your needs (see contact details below).

CPD?

All modules have been accredited for CPD hours by both the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. The number of CPD hours achieved depends on module length.

Book

To discuss how we can meet your organisation's requirements and for more information on our banking and finance consortium, please call our Client Contact Centre on 0800 289997 or e-mail inhousetraining@lawcol.co.uk

Find out more

E-mail inhousetraining@lawcol.co.uk
Call 0800 289997