Advanced law focuses on the complex legal and regulatory frameworks governing corporate governance, insolvency, and financial markets. It emphasizes the practical application of the Companies Act, Securities laws, and international legal standards to sophisticated business scenarios. The course ensures a deep mastery of compliance requirements and the legal responsibilities of strategic management.
The Advanced Law course at the Advisory Level of ICAN is designed to develop in-depth knowledge of complex legal principles and their application in business, corporate, and professional contexts. The course emphasizes interpretation of laws, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and legal advisory skills. Students will gain the ability to provide professional legal guidance, evaluate legal risks, and support strategic business decisions.
Overview of Nepalese legal system and hierarchy of laws
Sources of law: statutes, regulations, case law, and customs
Interaction between civil, commercial, and corporate law
Legal updates and current trends
Learning Outcome:
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the legal environment and framework in Nepal.
Advanced company law: formation, management, and corporate governance
Directors’ duties, shareholder rights, and compliance obligations
Corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions from a legal perspective
Legal responsibilities in partnerships and other business forms
Learning Outcome:
Ability to provide advisory on corporate structures, governance, and regulatory compliance.
Interpretation of complex contracts
Terms, conditions, and enforceability of contracts
Breach, remedies, and dispute resolution
Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements
Learning Outcome:
Students will develop skills to draft, evaluate, and manage contracts effectively.
Employment contracts and termination issues
Labor rights and statutory compliance
Employee benefits, obligations, and dispute handling
Regulatory frameworks for workplace management
Learning Outcome:
Ability to provide legal advice on employment and labor issues.
Legal aspects of taxation and compliance
Interpretation of tax laws in corporate and personal contexts
Legal risks and dispute resolution in taxation
Advisory on tax planning within legal boundaries
Learning Outcome:
Students will integrate law and taxation knowledge for legal and advisory practice.
Legal remedies for civil and commercial disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods: arbitration, mediation, negotiation
Legal procedures for filing complaints and defending cases
Litigation management and professional ethics
Learning Outcome:
Students will acquire practical skills for resolving legal disputes efficiently.
Compliance with business, corporate, and labor laws
Risk identification and legal mitigation strategies
Reporting obligations and corporate disclosure requirements
Case studies on regulatory failures and legal consequences
Learning Outcome:
Ability to advise on compliance, minimize legal risks, and manage corporate responsibilities.
Overview of intellectual property rights (IPR)
Protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights
Emerging legal areas: digital law, cyber law, environmental law
Legal implications of technology and digital business
Learning Outcome:
Students will understand emerging legal challenges and advisory responsibilities.
Ethical obligations for legal and business advisors
Integrity, confidentiality, and independence
Avoidance of conflict of interest
Professional responsibility in legal practice
Learning Outcome:
Students will internalize ethical and professional standards for legal advisory roles.
Analysis of complex legal scenarios
Drafting contracts and corporate governance documents
Case studies on corporate, employment, and tax law disputes
Advisory reporting and legal risk assessment
Learning Outcome:
Enhance practical skills, critical thinking, and professional judgment in legal advisory.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Interpret and apply advanced legal principles in business and corporate contexts
Advise on corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance
Manage legal risks and provide dispute resolution guidance
Integrate taxation and law knowledge for advisory purposes
Maintain professional ethics and integrity in legal practice
Advanced Legal Framework
Corporate and Business Law
Contract Law (Advanced)
Employment and Labor Law
Taxation and Law Interface
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Intellectual Property and Emerging Legal Issues
Ethics and Professional Conduct
Practical Application & Case Studies