CORPORATE FINANCE

Wednesday, 7:30pm 9:30pm

1. What is your understanding of Corporate Finance?

Corporate Finance deals with the business of funding and capital structures of
corporations. Basically, it refers to the way corporations source out their capital and how
they sustain their day to day operations as well as their future undertakings (i.e. business
expansion, acquisition, business development, etc.).
2. What are your expectations in this class?
a. To acquire basic working knowledge in the field of corporate finance
which may be helpful in dealing with corporate clients in the future;
b. To learn the art of closing business/ financing deals encouraging
individuals and corporations to develop a good corporate strategy
3. How do you expect your expectations will be met?
a. By always attending the class;
b. By religiously listening to lectures/ class discussions;
c. By active participation in class;
d. By doing extra-research about the assigned topics;
e. By complying with assigned group works/ seat works
4. Who are the players in corporate finance and how do these players interact in
running the financial market?
The various players in Corporate Finance are the corporations, the regulators (such as
BSP, SEC, PSE, IC, BOC), and the corporate finance lawyer. On the part of the
regulators, they set the parameters, guidelines and policies to ensure financial and market
stability. On the part of the corporations, they comply with the standard regulations set by
various government authorities not only to avoid sanctions but also to build a conducive
investment environment. For the corporate finance lawyer, he/she will represent
companies, financial intermediaries and investors in corporate finance matters.
5. As a player in corporate finance, what is the role of a lawyer in corporate
finance? Of all these roles, identify one role that your group believes is the most
important and why?
In corporate finance, a lawyer is expected to assist and advice his/her clients in
interpreting financial agreements and their rights and obligations. Also, the lawyer should
see to it that the management is happy with the performance and the operational manners
of the establishment. Also, the lawyer should ensure the compliance of both parties in
their agreement and protect the interest of his/her clients. Among these roles, our group
believes that the most important role of the lawyer is to interpret financial agreements and
ensure compliance with the same. Since most of the corporations or their clients in

general have their respective interests, the lawyer should know how to balance this and
ensure that each provision in the agreement is understood by the client. This is also to
avoid dispute between the parties.
6. Finally, in the current Philippine economic conditions, cite one economic issue
where a corporate finance lawyer will be most helpful. Why? And How?
A corporate finance lawyer will be most helpful in encouraging low-income and
middle-income earners to invest their capital/ money in profitable business ventures and
not to settle in fixed income operations. This will contribute in the countrys economic
growth and development.

Group Members:
Alegre, Cristie B.
Borcena, Annallie S.
Madrid, Melben Rey M.
Tuazon, Julie Ann M.
Maristela, Jezreel Kiel M.