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Overview
Using case studies and real‑world examples, you’ll gain the confidence to negotiate and review security documents, advise clients effectively and support finance transactions with a strong understanding of risk and commercial considerations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Taking Security - A Practical Guide course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Identify the main commercial and legal issues for companies when granting security
- Describe the different types of legal and quasi‑security, relevant legislation and case law, and select the most appropriate security for different asset types
- Understand the key provisions of debentures, guarantees and inter‑creditor deeds
- Recognise the issues involved in negotiating and reviewing security documents
- Explain the importance of perfection requirements and the rules governing priority of security interests
- Understand procedures, risks and considerations involved in enforcing security Identify additional challenges associated with cross‑border security
- Assess recent trends affecting security, including borrower debt buy‑backs
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Overview of security in finance transactions
- Types of security: fixed and floating charges, mortgages, pledges, liens and quasi‑security
- Legislative and case law framework governing security
- Choosing the right security for different asset classes
- Key documents: debentures, guarantees, security agreements and inter‑creditor deeds
- Negotiating security provisions: common issues and protections
- Perfection requirements and registration
- Priority: ranking, subordination and inter‑creditor arrangements
- Enforcement processes and practical tensions
- Cross‑border security: additional risks and considerations
- Recent trends, including debt buy‑backs by borrowers
- Case studies and practical exercises
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 42 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is ideal for practitioners who are new to finance and banking law, including junior corporate and property lawyers, as well as those seeking a structured refresher on security in commercial transactions.
- It will also benefit anyone involved in drafting, reviewing or negotiating security documents—including paralegals, trainees and in‑house legal teams.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full
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