Business Services

Corporate Governance

Good governance is the foundation of sustainable business. Our corporate governance lawyers advise directors, shareholders, and company secretaries on shareholders' agreements, articles of association, directors' duties, board conflicts, and regulatory compliance.

What We Cover

How We Can Help You

  • Shareholders' agreements and articles of association
  • Directors' duties and responsibilities
  • Board composition, conflicts of interest, and minutes
  • Dividend policy and share capital restructuring
  • Companies Act compliance and annual filings
  • ESG and sustainability governance frameworks

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Our Process

How We Work With You

01

Governance Audit

We review existing constitutional documents and governance arrangements to identify gaps, risks, and improvements.

02

Drafting & Structuring

We prepare or update shareholders' agreements, articles, and board protocols tailored to your business and investor requirements.

03

Ongoing Advisory

We provide ongoing company secretarial support and advice on governance questions as they arise throughout the year.

FAQs

Common Questions

What should a shareholders' agreement cover?

A well-drafted shareholders' agreement covers share transfer restrictions, dividend policy, decision-making thresholds, deadlock resolution, drag and tag rights, and exit mechanisms.

What are the key duties of a company director?

Under the Companies Act 2006, directors must act within their powers, promote the company's success, exercise independent judgement, avoid conflicts of interest, and not accept unauthorised benefits.

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