Why you should attend this seminar
This course will give delegates a good working understanding of the City and how it
functions on a day to day basis taking in the credit crunch. Delegates will learn about the different markets, the institutions, workers and financial instruments. They will also learn more about the role of lawyers in City transactions. Given its nature, the course is largely instructive but delegates will be encouraged to contribute to the session from their own knowledge and experience.

This course is popular with both trainee solicitors looking to develop new skills and with qualified solicitors who either want to brush up on their skills or are moving into new areas of practice.  

Who should attend
• Trainee solicitors
• Solicitors
• Paralegals
• In-house lawyers
• Anyone interested in understanding the City

Key benefits
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the day to day workings of the City
• Have a better understanding of the wider context of City transactions
• Communicate with City professionals and clients more confidently and convincingly

Programme includes
• The main financial markets and exchanges
• The institutions of the City
• The role of brokers, traders, fund managers and other City workers
• Sources of capital
• Equity and debt instruments
• Futures, options and other derivatives
• The role of lawyers in City transactions – corporate finance, M&A, takeovers