Corporate advisory and governance
In an increasingly regulated business world, we provide incisive advice, tailored to our clients' commercial needs. We are a trusted adviser to the boards of many of the world's leading listed and unlisted corporates, private equity houses, financial institutions and government entities on matters relating to corporate law, and legal and reputational risk, which affect the day-to-day operation of their business and operations. To read about our Australian Corporate IQ team and advice, please click on the download option at the bottom of the page.
A holistic approach
Good governance relies on a holistic approach. We offer this with our multi-disciplinary team of corporate, regulatory and disputes lawyers, many of which are specialists in particular industries or sectors. They assist clients to navigate the regulatory environment, and to adopt best practice which is relevant to their business and industry.
Robust strategic advice
Our lawyers share their considerable expertise, experience and understanding of market best practice to provide strategic advice which is incisive and commercially relevant, ensuring that our clients are equipped for the requirements of the modern business world.
Specialists in cross-border advice
Our clients' businesses cross borders. Accordingly, they need advisers who understand the risks and issues in multiple jurisdictions. We use our global expertise to provide your business with the advice to help you maintain the highest standards of governance and risk management across the globe.
Linking governance, risk management and compliance
Detailed understanding of the relationship between governance, risk management and compliance is critical to establishing best practice policies and procedures. We advise boards, senior management and in-house legal teams across these areas from implementing and auditing compliance systems, and corporate structuring (including company constitutions and governance structures) to directors' duties, and exchange rules and requirements, we have it covered.