Corporate Litigation

Introduction

Do the words ‘corporate litigation’ run an electric wave down your spine? Are you willing, ready and excited to bungee jump into the arena of corporate battles? Or are you a ‘never give up’ justice seeker hell-bent on getting shareholders their rightful dues from the management? Are you an experienced litigator in different areas, but are now tilting towards corporate litigation? Are you finding that clients who come to you for corporate consultancy and compliance work now need someone to represent them before a forum for insolvency/amalgamation matters, and you need to know how to help them? 

Not just this, are you also willing to take up work relating to disputes with consumers, disputes between builders and unpaid vendors, registration of new projects under RERA, real estate agreements, various registrations and building permits, compliance, benami property-related cases, disputes over the lease and illegal encroachment of property, housing society disputes, property disputes and litigation?

If you are in any of the above spaces, you will move towards Corporate & Commercial litigation!

Who Should Take This Course?

Your gateway to a rewarding and fulfilling career in the legal profession. In this dynamic field, where knowledge and skills are key, this course is designed to empower a diverse range of individuals:

• Commercial Litigators: Sharpen your litigation skills and stay ahead in the competitive field of corporate disputes. Our course will empower you to navigate complex legal battles with confidence.
• Independent Practitioners: If you're seeking to establish a thriving tribunal litigation practice, this course provides the knowledge and expertise you need to attract clients and succeed in the corporate litigation arena.
• Corporate Lawyers: Enhance your capabilities by mastering commercial dispute resolution. You'll be better equipped to handle legal challenges seamlessly within your corporate role.
• Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries: Gain the ability to represent clients and argue effectively before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Expand your career horizons and provide comprehensive services to your clients.
• Law Students and Aspiring Corporate Lawyers: Set yourself apart in the competitive job market by specializing in corporate litigation. Be in demand at top law firms or in-house legal teams of major corporations.
• Money Recovery and Bankruptcy Specialists: Acquire specialized knowledge in money recovery and bankruptcy practice. Become the go-to expert for clients facing financial crises.
• Real Estate and Debt Sector Lawyers: Strengthen your legal expertise to excel in real estate and debt-related cases. This course will equip you with the skills to represent your clients effectively.
• Technology and E-commerce Legal Professionals: If you work for tech giants or e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, this course will prepare you to handle substantial outstanding debts and legal complexities.
• Litigators Interested in Banking and NBFCs: Secure retainer ships or panel positions representing public and private sector banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Build a prestigious career in financial sector litigation.

What will you learn from this course?

In the Corporate Litigation course, you will embark on an exciting journey into the world of corporate law and litigation. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of corporate litigation.

Here's what you can expect to learn and achieve throughout this course:

• You will delve deep into the legal framework governing corporations. Learn about the formation, management, and dissolution of companies, including their rights, obligations, and responsibilities.
• Explore the intricate mechanisms of corporate governance, including the roles and responsibilities of directors, shareholders, and officers. Understand how corporate decisions are made and executed.
• Master the principles of contract law as they apply to corporate transactions. Gain the ability to draft, review, and interpret contracts essential for corporate operations.
• Develop expertise in resolving commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Learn how to protect corporate interests and maintain healthy business relationships.
• Acquire a deep understanding of the litigation process specific to corporate matters. Explore the stages of litigation, from filing a complaint to trial, and discover strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Hone your research and writing skills to craft persuasive legal arguments and documents critical to corporate litigation, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Analyze real-world corporate litigation cases to gain practical insights into the complexities and strategies employed by legal professionals in this field.
• Explore the ethical issues unique to corporate litigation, including conflicts of interest, attorney-client privilege, and professional responsibility.
• Gain proficiency in alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as negotiation and mediation, to help clients avoid protracted court battles.
• Stay ahead in the digital age by understanding how technology is revolutionizing the practice of law. Explore the use of legal software and tools for research, case management, and e-discovery.
• Learn to assess and mitigate legal risks in corporate operations, helping businesses avoid costly litigation.
• Engage in mock trials, case simulations, and internships to apply your knowledge in real-world settings and build a strong foundation for your career in corporate litigation.

By the end of this executive certificate program, you will have the expertise and confidence to navigate the intricate world of corporate litigation, advocate for your clients effectively, and contribute to the resolution of complex legal disputes within the corporate sector. 

Prepare yourself for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact in the business world through your legal acumen and problem-solving skills.

Training Methodology

Online 24/7 access

Access study materials via our online portal & via our anroid & iOS apps.

Practical Exercises

Two practical exercises every week, each followed by written feedback.

Live Online Classes

Live online classes based on exercises, allowing questions and feedback.

Convenient Class timings

Classes held after work hours, typically on Sundays or after 8 PM on weekdays.

Live Doubt Clearing

Live doubt clearing for support and one-on-one sessions with mentors.

What Is The Career Potential After Doing This Course?

• You will be able to pick up matters which suit an entrant in the litigation arena very well and then, leverage your familiarity with the courtroom environment, drafting techniques, court craft or simply being someone whom the judge has seen to gain further matters which would be more demanding intellectually and be highly financially rewarding. 
• Large corporate groups looking to expand or restructure will also want to engage you as an in-house counsel since there needs to be someone internally who understands the processes before the NCLT and can manage lawyers or consultants who appear on behalf of the company, in case there is litigation emerging from the restructuring exercise. 
• Dealing with corporate litigation matters will cause many small and medium businesses (SMBs), startups and high net-worth promoters and directors to entrust you with legal matters. You may advise them on how litigation can be avoided or taken up. 
• You can work as an in-house lawyer or an independent lawyer for real estate companies.
• You can work as an independent lawyer working for real estate buyers in dispute.
• Corporate litigation expertise will also lead to mandates for advisory work and opinions from large companies, high net-worth promoters and small and medium businesses. On this front,you will further strengthen your strategic advantage.
• You can be eligible to apply for openings to be on the panel of a private or public sector bank. Banks maintain a panel of litigators for enforcement-related matters for different forums and jurisdictions. Being on the panel offers you tremendous reputational benefits, enhances credibility in the opinion of clients, a stable volume of work and significant face-time before the court to build your credibility as an arguing counsel. You can continue to work on independent matters as well, as long as there is no conflict. 
• Litigators can also represent corporate clients and their borrowers in connection with loan documentation work or enforcement-related matters at different forums such as the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the National Company Law Tribunal. As a litigator, you can represent borrowers or promoters who have provided guarantees against enforcement actions initiated by the bank in respect of defaults.

Potential Employers

• Law Firms: Law firms of all sizes, from boutique practices to international giants, are always on the lookout for talented individuals who can assist with research, drafting legal documents, and managing clients. They value professionals who can contribute effectively to their team's success.
• Corporate Legal Departments: Large corporations have in-house legal teams that deal with a wide range of legal matters. These departments need skilled individuals who can handle research, drafting contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Your certificate will make you a valuable asset in these settings.
• Government Agencies: Government bodies at various levels require legal professionals to navigate complex legal frameworks, draft legislation, and interact with citizens. Your expertise in law firm practices will make you a valuable addition to these agencies.
• Nonprofit Organizations: Many nonprofit organizations deal with legal matters related to their missions. They require professionals who can manage legal tasks efficiently while staying committed to their causes. Your skills in research and client management will be highly sought after in this sector.
• Legal Consultancies: Some firms specialize in providing legal consultancy services to businesses and individuals. Your certificate will open doors to opportunities in these consultancies, where you can offer expert advice and support in various legal areas.
• Real Estate Companies: Real estate transactions often involve complex legal documents and negotiations. Law firm practice skills are essential in this industry, and real estate companies actively seek professionals who can handle legal aspects efficiently.
• Banking and Financial Institutions: Financial institutions require legal professionals who can navigate regulatory frameworks, draft agreements, and provide legal counsel. Your expertise in drafting and research will be invaluable in these roles.
• Legal Tech Companies: With the advancement of technology, there's a growing demand for legal professionals who understand how to leverage technology for legal research, drafting, and client management. Legal tech companies are looking for individuals who can bridge the gap between law and technology.

What kind of recruitment and placement support will I get?

• Unique Training Method: We're the sole organization in India offering comprehensive, exercise-based courses.
• Employer Recognition: Many leading employers, law firms, and companies actively seek our high-performing students.
• Career Opportunities: Success in our courses can lead to job placements, internships, and assessment internships in esteemed law firms, with renowned lawyers, and various companies.
• Empowering Learners: We focus on empowering learners with not just knowledge and skills, but also real-world opportunities.
• Dedicated Support Team: Our dedicated team is here to assist you with placements, internships, and freelance opportunities.
• Proven Success: Between April 2021 and June 2023, we've helped over 21,000 students secure job and internship opportunities.
• Media Recognition: Our achievements have been featured in respected media outlets like The Hindu, Business World, and India Education Diary.
• Impressive Value: Our students have secured over Rs. 2.7 Crore (USD 330,000) worth of work, with records of INR 30 LPA (USD 37,500) domestically and INR 50 LPA (USD 62,500) internationally.
• Comprehensive Support: From day one, our placement team guides you in setting goals, crafting standout CVs, enhancing interview skills, and supporting your critical first month on the job or during an internship.
• Trusted Recruiters: We've built strong collaborations with recruiters who prefer hiring our well-trained students.
• Competitive Edge: Partnering with us gives you an edge in the job market and opens doors to exciting career prospects.

What Is Unique About This Course?

• First and foremost - this course is a unique blend of legal, practical and soft skills,specifically curated for law firm aspirants by a multi-faceted “been there, done that” team.
• You get never-seen-before insider perspectives as well as well-researched outsider perspectives - so, while we show you what’s inside a law firm, we also understand where you’re coming from!
• This is an intense course - because law firm life is intense; there is a lot of hard work behind that glamour, and while we are taking you on a flyover instead of leaving you stuck in traffic under the bridge, you still need to drive to your destination!
• The course is not limited to a provision-by-provision study of some statutes and associated case laws alone - those spring up like mushrooms, each as good as the other.
• Learn two skills every week that can be monetised.
• We will also guide you in developing your online presence through various freelancing platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, People Per Hour, etc. and through social media networks such as Linked In, Facebook, etc. 
• The course is tough and intensive, you will not be awarded the certificate unless you complete the required number of assignments. You will have to invest 4-5 hours per week in developing your skills, in addition to the classes on this course.
• You will have interactive classes with high-quality discussions which will be taken by the experts of this course. You can get all the doubts resolved in the classes or even outside the classes through course groups and email.
• You will get personal attention and coaching from our trainers who will be assigned to you, and have access to a dedicated course anchor who will help you with submissions or any guidance or issues you may have as you progress through the course.
• You will receive in-line feedback for the assignments you submit, which will improve your performance to a significant extent. 
• You will have access to other doubt clearing mechanisms also, in addition to the online classes such as a discussion forum where queries are responded to within a period of 48 hours, a WhatsApp group that will include your peers and batchmates as well as the course anchor, evaluator and support team from LawSikho. 
• You will be trained in writing for six writing assignments during the term of the course and if these are of publishable quality, these shall be published on the iPleaders blog which sees a footfall of more than a million visitors a month.

How will you clear my doubts and help me if I am struggling to understand or learn a concept?

• In our live classes, you can ask questions, share your screen, receive personal feedback, and have your doubts cleared.
• If you need more help after getting feedback on an assignment or want career advice, you can schedule a private one-on-one call. Our evaluators and mentors are here to assist you and give you advice that's tailored to your needs.

Money Back Guarantee

If you take this course, follow it diligently for a month, do all the exercises but still do not find value in it, or not able to understand or follow it or not find it good for any reason, we will refund the entire course fee to you. It is a 100% money back guarantee with only one condition, you must pursue it properly for a month. If you don’t find it valuable after that, get your entire money back. How to get the refund? Read the detailed money back guarantee policy

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Specific Learning Objectives

• Learn about different practice areas of a law firm, do a goal setting and understand the practical aspects of working in a law firm.
• Learn about how you can be a pro in advising clients on the best corporate structure to choose;
• Learn about how you can master the procedures for merger and acquisition transactions specifically handled at NCLT level;
• Learn how to effectively deal with and get the desired results from the meeting of the members and creditors held for approval of a scheme of arrangement;
• Learn how to respond to and adequately address the observations of the Regional Director on a scheme of arrangement;
• Learn how to get a scheme of arrangement approved by the NCLT on behalf of a client;
• Learn how to advise the management on what needs to be done if a petition has been filed against oppression and mismanagement in the company;
• Learn who can apply to the NCLT for an investigation to be carried out into the affairs of the company and how to draft such an application;
• Learn about the core differences between financial creditors and operational creditors and how to identify which category a creditor falls into;
• Learn the steps in an insolvency resolution process;
• Learn how to advise a client on whether a transaction amounts to financial debt;
• Learn how to advise a creditor on whether an application for initiation of insolvency as a financial creditor can be filed;
• Learn what to include within an application for initiation of insolvency as a financial creditor so that its admitted;
• Learn how to advise a client on the prerequisites of an operational debt;
• Learn how to draft a demand notice in case of operational debt;
• Learn about how an application for initiation of insolvency as an operational debtor should be drafted so that it is admitted by the NCLT;
• Learn about what matters can be brought before the NCLT as an adjudicating authority under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and for which matters it is not an appropriate forum;
• Learn what are the prerequisites for a company to initiate its own insolvency;
• Learn how to advise a client on whether it is advisable for a company to initiate its own insolvency;
• Learn how to file claims and submit the proof of claims with the resolution professional;
• Learn how to know if the  resolution professional has accepted or rejected your claim appropriately;
• Learn how to invite resolution plans from applicants from the point of view of the resolution professional and how to draft an invitation for an expression of interest;
• Learn about how resolution plans are accepted or rejected by the committee of creditors and the NCLT;
• Learn about which of the orders of the NCLT can be appealed against before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT);
• Learn what is the procedure for filing an appeal before the NCLAT against the orders of the NCLT under the Companies Act, 2013 and under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016;
• Learn when and how a special leave petition can be filed before the Supreme Court against the orders of the NCLAT.
• Learn how to file a complaint with the Real Estate Regulation Authority
• Learn how to compound offences under RERA
• Practical understanding for using the conciliation forum for resolving disputes between builders and homeowners
• Learn how to file an appeal with the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal
• Learn how to file a consumer case against the promoters
• Gain clarity for advising clients for the GST applicable to their real estate transactions
• Learn how to advise homeowners on initiating insolvency proceedings against builders
• Learn how to initiate proceedings against the personal guarantors to corporate debtors and the pros and cons of filing insolvency claims against the company vis a vis those against the personal guarantors
• Learn about how the liquidation process works in the event that the NCLT does not approve the resolution plan;
• Learn about how exactly the security can be enforced under the SARFAESI Act;
• Learn how to draft demand and possession notices under SARFAESI as well as replies to demand notices;

List of Weekly Exercises

• We believe in practical skills - and this is why make sure that you get to apply whatever you learn! For example, these are the kind of exercises you will be doing regularly:
• Draft an application on behalf of a financial creditor to initiate insolvency of a company
• Draft a demand notice under the IBC 2016
• Draft a reply to an application filed under Section 9 of the IBC 2016
• Draft an application under Section 10 of the IBC 2016
• Draft an objection to an application under section 10 of the IBC 2016
• Draft proof of claim for a financial creditor
• Draft a reasoned rejection of claim letter on behalf of the IRP
• Draft an application challenging the rejection of claim before the NCLT
• Draft an application to NCLT for replacement of IRP
• Draft a resolution plan
• Draft an application challenging approval/rejection of a resolution plan
• Draft an application for presenting resolution plan before NCLT
• Draft application for initiating liquidation of the company
• Prepare checklist on how to get a scheme of arrangement approved by the NCLT on behalf of a client;
• Draft an appeal to the NCLAT from the orders of the NCLT under the Companies Act, 2013 
• Draft an appeal to the NCLAT from the orders of the NCLT under the IBC 2016
• Drafting and filing a special leave petition before the Supreme Court against the orders of the NCLAT.
• Draft an application for initiation of insolvency of a personal guarantor to a corporate debtor
• Draft a demand notice and possession notice in the event of invoking security under the SARFAESI
• Draft a reply to a demand notice in case of SARFAESI
• Draft a Section 19 application by the bank under the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993
• Draft and filing a complaint with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
• Drafting application in relation to disputes & litigation related to succession of property
• Drafting and filing a civil suit with temporary injunction application against a developer
• Identification of the suitable forum for recovery and dispute resolution for a bank in view of given facts

Certification

Certificate cobranded by Skill India + NSDC

This course is recognized by the National Skill Development Corporation, a PPP under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of the Government of India.

You will receive a certificate cobranded by NSDC and Skill India on successful completion. This is how the certificate from NSDC and Skill India will look as per the current applicable format (may change as per the approval authorities):

Sample Certificate