Current Topics in EU Company Law
Current Topics in EU Company Law

Current Topics in EU Company Law

 

Spring 2023

 

 

Instructor:                         Corrado Malberti

email: corrado.malberti@unitn.it

Description: 

                     The course examines the recent evolutions and trends of EU company law. After a general introduction on the institutional framework concerning the actors involved in EU company law, the course investigates several topics and initiatives that are currently under discussion. A basic knowledge of national and European company law, even if not strictly required, is highly recommended.


Methods of evaluation:  

Grades (i.e. either pass or fail) will be based on and interactive multiple-choice examination during the final session, using a game-based learning platform.


Readings:

This course is entirely organized around the materials that will be made available. You are expected to come to class prepared if you want to maximise how much you learn in the course.

A recent reference:  book on the topic is: A.F.M. Dorresteijn et al., European Corporate Law, 4th Edition, Wolters Kluver, 2022.

 

 Timetable:

 

Class

Topic

 

1

 

     Introduction to the Course

 

     Introduction to EU Company Law

 

     Institutional Framework

 

 

2

 

     Recent Evolution of EU Company Law; EU Company Law Basics

 

 

3

 

     Digitalisation of EU Company Law

 

 

4

 

     The Cross-border Mobility Directive

 

 

5

 

     Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence