Governance advisory

  • Dec202020

    The greater good

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    Directors are in a key position to wisely influence the motivations of their colleagues. How can boards create the right environment for a high performing business?

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  • Oct202020

    Red alert

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    Governance failures at organisations that were previously seen as highly effective businesses always generate headlines. What lessons can be learnt from these recent governance scandals?

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  • Jun202020

    Learning from lockdown

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    A global pandemic means the skills and attitudes which governance professionals possess have never been in greater demand.

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  • Mar202020

    Tone from the top

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    The treatment of whistleblowers has been called into question. Is there enough protection for those willing to stick their heads above the corporate parapet to raise concerns about unsafe or illegal practices?

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  • Jan202020

    Activist action

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    Shareholder activism is on the rise in the UK. What role does the company secretary have in ensuring the board understand and address the relevant concerns of the activist investor?

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  • Oct102019

    Keeping an eye on the ball

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    What do the new s.172 reporting requirements mean for directors and why does good stakeholder engagement really matter?

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  • Apr022012

    Bribery Act

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    What does the Bribery Act mean for your company in practice?

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  • Sep202009

    The simple things in life

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    Why group simplification exercises matter to company secretaries, as well as benefits to businesses in reducing costs and risks.

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