The directors of a company are responsible for its day-to-day management and are more exposed than ever to regulators, shareholder action and the realities current business climate. They may exercise certain powers on behalf of the company, they owe certain duties to it and they may be exposed to certain liabilities in their capacity as directors. This program is designed to provide practical guidelines on directors' powers, statutory (general) duties, fiduciary duties and common law duties and liabilities.

Learning objectives:

At the end of the program, participants will be able to;

• Know the key duties of directors, their power and authority
• Know the statutory framework for the role and responsibilities of company directors as stipulated in the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990
• Know the Liabilities, sanctions and indemnities of company directors
• Learn how to deal with conflicts in boardrooms
• Learn how to manage relationships between the company and its shareholders.
• Develop good boardroom practice and board relationships
• Carry out induction, development and performance reviews
• Know the current legal issues of company management

For whom:

This program is designed for corporate lawyers, company secretaries, directors of companies and compliance officers in corporate organizations.