Corporate Governance & Company Secretary

Overview

Our Corporate Governance & Company Secretary practice advises boards, board committees and senior management on their duties, governance structures and compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act and applicable governance codes.

We also act as company secretary to public and private companies. We keep statutory records, prepare and attend board and general meetings, and handle filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Our work includes

• Board structure, charters and committee terms of reference
• Directors' duties and governance code compliance
• Board evaluations and governance reviews
• Company secretarial services for public and private companies
• Annual returns, statutory filings and registers
• Board and general meetings, minutes and resolutions
• Beneficial ownership disclosures

Representative experience

Our lawyers bring experience from significant matters in this area. Specific matters will be published where client confidentiality and applicable professional rules permit.