Introduction to Commercial Law

This course provides a comprehensive and structured exploration of Commercial Law, focusing on its foundational principles, institutional frameworks, and practical applications in modern business contexts. Divided into eleven modules, it begins with an introduction to the general principles of Commercial Law, including its scope, sources, and dispute resolution mechanisms, while distinguishing it from Civil and Economic Law.
The course then examines business entities, covering their types, legal capacities, and regulatory requirements such as registration and accounting. It delves into commercial acts, including franchising, e-commerce, and transportation, emphasizing their legal characteristics and classifications.
A substantial portion is dedicated to Company Law, addressing incorporation, capital systems, governance structures, and corporate transformations such as mergers and liquidation. This is complemented by a module on non-corporate business entities, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, state-owned, and foreign-invested enterprises, highlighting their legal distinctions and operational frameworks.
The course also covers Insurance Law, focusing on its principles, contract interpretation, and industry regulation. Commercial Banking and Payment Law introduces students to banking operations, payment systems, and negotiable instruments. Securities Law is explored in depth, including market regulation, investor protection, and legal liabilities.
Further modules address Futures Trading Law, emphasizing legal rules and market supervision, and the Law on Commercial Trusts and Investment Funds, which covers trust formation, regulation, and fund structures. The course concludes with Bankruptcy Law, analyzing liquidation, reorganization, and composition procedures, and their significance in commercial risk management.
Throughout, the course emphasizes comparative legal analysis, regulatory interpretation, and practical problem-solving, preparing students for advanced legal practice and policy work in commercial and financial sectors.