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Law Firm Practice Areas
Welcome
Introduction
Course Presenters and Speakers
Corporate
What do Corporate Lawyers actually do? (66:23)
Finance - Capital Markets
What do Capital Market Lawyers actually do? (66:14)
Finance - Structured Finance
What do Structured Finance Lawyers actually do? (61:37)
Technology
What do Technology Lawyers actually do? (53:06)
Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (19:51)
The Lifecycle Of A Trainee
The Lifecycle of a Trainee - Preparing for your Training Contract (55:39)
Sitting in Corporate M&A, Advice for your First Seat, and International Secondments (55:39)
Advice for Candidates in their Training Contract Journey (12:33)
Finance - Project Finance
Introduction
What is Project Finance?
How Do Lenders Get Repaid by the Project?
Project Finance History
Who are the Key Players in Project Finance?
Project Risk
What is the Project Finance Timeline?
Why Do Project Finance as an Investor?
Conclusion
Finance - Financial Crime
Introduction
Money Laundering - and the Role of Law Firms
Ponzi Schemes - and the Role of Law Firms
Insider Trading - and the Role of Law Firms
Rogue Trading - and the Role of Law Firms
Sanctions - and the Role of Law Firms
White Collar Crime Litigation - Some Procedural Elements
Conclusion
Tax
Introduction
Tax Evasion versus Tax Avoidance
How Are Taxes Actually Paid?
How Are These Taxes Charged?
Taxes, Duties and Tariffs
What Are The Major Taxes In The UK?
Income Tax
National Insurance
Capital Gains Tax
Inheritance Tax UK
Value Added Tax
Corporation Tax
Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS)
Conclusion
Real Estate Investing
Introduction
Why Invest In Real Estate?
Income Provision and Inflation Protection
Diversification
Leverage
Why Does The Return On Equity Matter?
How To Invest In Real Estate?
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Real Estate Crowdfunding
Insurance
Introduction
What Is Insurance?
A Classic Insurance Example
Systemic Risk - Why COVID Is A Problem?
Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection
Types of Insurance
How Do Insurance Companies Get Paid and Where Do Insurers Invest?
Re-Insurance
Retrocession
Conclusion
Pensions
What is a pension?
How does the pension get paid for?
Pension Fund
Types of Pensions
Defined Benefit Pensions
Defined Contribution Pensions
How Do Pension Funds Invest?
Conclusion
International Arbitration
What is International Arbitration?
Arbitration
International?
International Example
Will They Get Their Money? The New York Convention
Why is International Arbitration Relevant to Candidates?
Advantages and Disadvantages of International Arbitration?
Typical Steps in International Arbitration
Common Litigation Themes
The Steps in an Arbitration (Continued)
The Seat of the Arbitration
Major Arbitration Centres
Institutional Arbitration
Ad Hoc Arbitration
Types of International Arbitration
International Arbitration - Theoretical Example
Questions
Case Study Application & Conclusion
Insolvency
Insolvency and Debt Restructuring in the News
What is Insolvency?
Overview of Insolvency
Cash Flow Insolvency
Balance Sheet Insolvency
The Different Types of Insolvency
Liquidation
Administration
Company Voluntary Agreements
Receivership
Debt Restructuring
Priority Order
Creditor Preference
Debt Restructuring Example
Insolvency Example
Bonds and Debt Restructuring
Distressed Investors
Sovereign Debt Restructuring
Sectors Impacted by Debt Restructuring and Insolvency
How Do Law Firms Get Involved in Insolvency and Restructuring Work?
What Sort of Restructuring and Insolvency Work Might Trainees/Junior Lawyers Be Involved In?
Tips for Candidates
Case Study
Conclusion
Quiz
Tax Evasion versus Tax Avoidance
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