European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

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Approx. 14 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an overview of the legal framework for doing business in the European Union (EU). Students will learn about EU law and its impact on businesses operating within the EU, as well as the legal challenges and opportunities presented by the EU market.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the legal framework of the EU and how it impacts businesses
  • Identify the legal challenges and opportunities presented by the EU market
  • Learn how to navigate EU law and regulations for successful business operations

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the legal framework of the EU and its impact on businesses
  • Identify legal challenges and opportunities presented by the EU market
  • Navigate EU law and regulations for successful business operations

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of business operations
  • Familiarity with legal terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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Description

This six-week course titled Doing Business in Europe is the second in a series of three exploring some of the main business aspects of European Union law. Besides providing learners with a sound knowledge base of European laws and regulations relevant to establishing and managing a company within the European Union, the course also explores business considerations within a broader perspective by including inputs from leading law practitioners in the field. More specifically, the course discusses strategic and financial considerations within Company law, as well as Labour law issues such as restructuring enterprises, working conditions and handling crises situations. The course also examines other legal areas such as Tax law, Environmental law and Private International law, and how they tie in to doing business in Europe.

Outline

  • Making Business Transactions
  • Welcome to the Course
  • Strategic Choices
  • Contractual Arrangements in Europe
  • General International Sales Conditions
  • Operating through Middlemen
  • Transportation and Insurance
  • A Practitioner's View-Anders Steen
  • Course Instructions
  • Synopsis
  • Strategic Choices
  • Contractual Arrangements in Europe
  • General International Sales Conditions
  • Operating through Middlemen
  • Transportation and Insurance
  • Making Business Transactions
  • Establishing a Company
  • Developing a Strategy
  • Fundamental Company Law Concepts
  • The European Framework for Company Law
  • Running a Company
  • Company Governance and Control
  • A Practitioner's View-Mikael Wahlgren
  • Developing a Strategy
  • Fundamental Company Law Concepts
  • The European Framework for Company Law
  • Running a Company
  • Company Governance and Control
  • Establishing a Company
  • Employing and Working in Europe
  • Labour Law and Social Policy
  • Restructuring Enterprises and Information
  • Equality Law
  • Flexible Working Conditions
  • Freedom to Provide Services
  • Crisis
  • A Practitoner's View-Jenny Welander Wadström
  • Labour Law and Social Policy
  • Restructuring of Enterprises
  • Equality Law
  • Flexible Working Conditions
  • Freedom to Provide Services
  • Employing and Working in Europe
  • Paying Taxes and Complying with Environmental Standards
  • Tax Law Policy
  • Regulating taxation in the EU
  • Indirect Taxation
  • Direct Taxation
  • Complying with Environmental Standards
  • Identifying Environmental Standards
  • A Practitoner's View- Tonie Persson
  • Tax Law Policy
  • Regulating Taxation in the EU
  • Indirect taxation
  • Direct Taxation
  • Complying with Environmental Standards
  • Identifying Environmental Standards
  • Paying Taxes and Complying with Environmental Standards
  • Resolving Cross-border Disputes
  • What is Private International Law?
  • Is there a Truly European Private International Law?
  • Which Courts have Jurisdiction?
  • Which Law Applies?
  • Concluding Remarks
  • A Practitioner's View-Christoffer Monell
  • What is Private International Law?
  • Is there a Truly European Private International Law?
  • Which Courts have Jurisdiction?
  • Which Law Applies?
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Resolving Cross-border Disputes
  • Case Clinic
  • Introduction to the Case Clinic
  • Reading Cases
  • How to Write a Case Report
  • A Summary of the Case
  • A Practitioner's View- Jeffrey Atik
  • Compendium Week 6
  • Courage vs. Crehan

Summary of User Reviews

Students of EU Law: Doing Business on Coursera have given this course high ratings. Many users appreciate the in-depth coverage of EU law and its application to business. The course is designed for learners with some background knowledge in law or business, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

in-depth coverage of EU law and its application to business

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive coverage of EU law and its impact on businesses
  • Expert instruction from experienced legal professionals
  • Flexible learning format with video lectures, quizzes, and assignments
  • Excellent value for the cost

Cons from User Reviews

  • Requires a basic understanding of legal or business principles
  • Some users may find the course material dense and challenging
  • Limited interaction with instructors and other students
  • No certification or degree upon completion of the course
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Julian Nowag, Hans Henrik Lidgard, Xavier Groussot, Mia Rönnmar , Cécile Brokelind, Sanja Bogojevic, Michael Bogdan, Niklas Arvidsson
Lund University
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