Why participate?

The program allows you to delve into the most in-demand areas of corporate law. Participants will study the practical aspects of establishing commercial organizations, shareholder rights, corporate governance, as well as the nuances of securities registration and transfer.

Meet our speakers

The course will be led by renowned specialists in the field, each with a wealth of experience and recognition:

• Narine Beglaryan – Senior Partner at Concern Dialog.
• Lilit Karapetyan – Partner at Concern Dialog. 
• Narine Melikyan – Director of the Corporate Governance Center.
• Araksya Harutyunyan – Deputy General Director of "ARMBROK" Investment Company.

Program Agenda

The following topics will be covered during the three-day course:

Day 1. Fundamentals of Corporate Law

• The essence of corporate law and the establishment of commercial organizations (L. Karapetyan).
• Key differences between LLCs and Joint-Stock Companies, charter capital (L. Karapetyan).
• Joint-Stock Companies in Armenia, securities registration, practical problems, and case studies (A. Harutyunyan).

Day 2. Shareholders' Rights and Company Governance

• Participant/shareholder rights: participation in meetings, formation of governing bodies, and access to company information (N. Beglaryan).
• Key corporate transactions: investments, shareholders' agreements, and option agreements (L. Karapetyan).

Day 3. Corporate Governance System and Agreements

• The corporate governance system and its responsible parties (N. Melikyan).
• Other participant/shareholder rights (dividends, pre-emptive rights, liquidation) (N. Beglaryan).

How to apply

Participation in the Summer School is free. However, participants will be selected based on their CV and a short motivational letter, which should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line "Corporate Law Summer School" by June 5. Please note that work experience in this field is not mandatory.