Business Reorganisation: Corporate, Employment and Tax Issues

In a business reorganisation, every decision matters — and legal, social and reputational contingencies may determine the success or an undesirable outcome of the transaction.

This course offers an integrated overview of the main legal issues arising from business reorganisation decisions, across corporate, tax and employment law. The approach is predominantly practical, grounded in case analysis, enabling direct application in a business management context.

Introduction

Concept of business reorganisation from corporate, tax and employment law perspectives, focused on organisational efficiency, risk management, investor movements, succession, preparation for disposal and employee protection.

Typology of the main corporate transactions

Mergers and demergers. Acquisition and disposal of shareholdings (share deals);
Internal group restructurings. Other relevant operations: changes in corporate form, dissolution and strategic liquidation;

Tax framework for major corporate transactions

Tax framework applicable to corporate reorganisation operations under the various existing taxes
Tax optimisation strategies and identification of the main tax risks associated with these operations.

Labour implications of major corporate transactions

Labour framework applicable to corporate reorganisation operations: transfer of an economic unit, collective redundancy, redundancy due to job elimination, negotiated exits. Scope for business management and protection of employees.

Best practices

Provide participants with an integrated overview of the key legal implications associated with corporate reorganisation decisions, addressing essential corporate, tax and labour aspects, with a focus on practical application and risk prevention.

Target audience

This training is intended for all those wishing to deepen their knowledge and experience in the topics covered: business managers from all sectors; professionals with administrative, financial and Human Resources roles; consultants, auditors and lawyers; master’s and postgraduate students in the fields of Law, Administration, Economics and Management, or related areas.