US Law for International Lawyers - Hong Kong

Course overview
Most non-US lawyers are often faced with unfamiliar American legal concepts and terminology. To become truly international and remain competitive, lawyers need to have a sound understanding of the principal elements of US law. ‘US Law for International Lawyers’, offers an unequalled opportunity for legal and financial professionals from around the world to learn the principles and practices of US law.

Summary of course content:

• Become familiar with the fundamentals of the American legal system
• Understand the principles of dispute settlement
• Gain an overview of contract law
• Gain a thorough understanding of the different types of torts and their defences
• Understand property interests
• Learn about the basic concepts of antitrust law
• Improve your knowledge of public and private securities offerings
• Understand the different types of companies
• Be able to deal with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

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