LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
Legal Aspects of Private Equity and Venture Capital
Certificate · Taught in en
At a glance
1 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€3k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Certificate
Level
- 20 hoursTotal Course Duration
- OnlineLocation
- £2,500Course Fee
- Professor Sarah PatersonCourse Convenor
- Dr Simon WitneyCourse Convenor
This executive online course offers a comprehensive legal analysis of private equity and venture capital. It covers fund structures, transactions, governance, and regulation, providing participants with a detailed understanding of these complex areas. The course is built upon academic research into relevant legal and theoretical considerations, exploring topics such as fund structures, venture capital and buyout terms, governance of private equity-backed companies, and LBO financing. While the primary focus is on the UK legal framework, the discussions also incorporate perspectives from the EU and global markets.
Curriculum
The course is delivered over five consecutive Fridays, covering key topics in private equity and venture capital law. Each session is designed to build knowledge progressively, starting from foundational concepts and moving to more specific transaction types and financing arrangements.
- Module 1
- Introduction to private equity and venture capital; relevant theoretical constructs; fund structure
- Module 2
- Fund terms; the regulatory environment
- Module 3
- Venture capital transactions
- Module 4
- Buyouts and buyout governance
- Module 5
- LBO financing
Careers
This course aims to enhance the expertise of professionals in legal, finance, and public policy roles. It provides insights valuable for advising on strategy, navigating regulatory environments, and understanding the implications of private equity and venture capital activities.
- Private practice lawyers
- In-house lawyers
- General counsel
- Civil servants
- Regulators
- Policymakers
- International professionals
- Scholars
- Postgraduate students
Entry requirements
Target AudiencePrivate practice lawyers, in-house lawyers and general counsel; Civil servants, regulators, and policymakers; International professionals seeking solid grounding in UK and EU regulatory approaches; Scholars and postgraduate students with an interest in this area of law.
While specific academic qualifications are not detailed, the course targets legal and finance professionals, policymakers, and postgraduate students.
Fees
Tuition (international)£2,500
Tuition (home)£2,500
Living—
The fee covers the entire 20-hour course. Payment is required upon registration to secure a place.
How to apply
1. Complete Registration FormFill out the online registration form provided via the application link.
2. Submit PaymentMake full payment promptly after submitting the registration to secure your spot. If an invoice is needed, submit a clear, complete document on official letter-headed paper including organisation name, address, contact details, date of issue, and authorised signatory.