Who We Help

Company Directors

Specialist legal advice for Company Directors

Overview

We provide company directors with clear, strategic, commercially-focused legal advice

In any organisation, the responsibilities on its directors are significant and complex. You’ll have difficult decisions to make every day, and a range of duties outlined in law to ensure the business meets the highest possible legal and professional standards and is well set for success

Your duties and liabilities are also constantly changing. New governance rules, compliance requirements and enforcement powers mean that it can be difficult for company directors to know exactly what is needed to protect the company and avoid personal liability. That is why it is vital that you work alongside legal advisors who can help you to establish the business, manage any risks and help spot potential opportunities.

Our experienced team specialise in advising directors, shareholders and board members at every stage of a company’s life, including incorporation and structuring, directors’ duties, corporate governance frameworks and regulatory compliance, shareholder relations, and risk management.

And should things go wrong, such as a boardroom or management dispute, allegations of misconduct or fraud, or a corporate crisis emerges, we will provide fast, discreet advice to help manage the issues and protect reputations.

So if you are a company director and want to ensure that your professional responsibilities are properly discharged and your interests looked after, our specialist team will be able to assist.

Our Expertise

Board governance and compliance

Good governance is vital to a company’s success. We can support directors with all aspects of corporate governance, including board composition and structure, directors’ duties, governance frameworks and agreements, to ensure the interests of the company’s stakeholders, including its shareholders and employees, are protected.

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Boardroom disputes

When directors disagree or fallout, it can be highly stressful for all concerned and have a devastating impact on the company. We combine advice about our clients’ legal rights and obligations with strategic expertise, which is critical in any boardroom battle. We advise when and how to litigate, or on alternative means of dispute resolution where appropriate, including arbitration, mediation and round table settlement discussions.

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Employment and contracts

When you become a director there are a number of contractual issues that you will need to think about, including advice on your service agreement, your remuneration structure and ensure you are protected for future eventualities. Our specialist employment lawyers will guide you every step of the way, protecting your interests and minimising the risk of disputes.

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ESG

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters are now a fundamental part of an organisation’s social contract, and regulation is evolving rapidly to meet these expectations. We can help directors with all they need to know to meet their regulatory, legal and ethical responsibilities.

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Health and safety

In any responsible organisation, health and safety should be one of the areas that sits at the heart of their governance structure. Particularly given that individual directors can and will be held personally liable when health and safety duties are breached. We will work closely with you to help you take the practical steps needed to meet your legal obligations, and to respond appropriately when things don’t go to plan.

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Workplace investigations

As a senior leader it is likely that from time to time you will have to deal with disputes in the workplace, some of which may include allegations against you personally. If the allegations, including whistleblowing, misconduct or fraud allegations, are not dealt with quickly and sensitively they can have a considerable impact on your people and your business. Our experienced employment team has experience of all forms of workplace investigations, and will advise you on the best way to deal with any difficult situations you may find yourself in.

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“They are able to address wider employment, criminal, defamation and commercial litigation issues, which makes them very effective as a firm able to deal with complex multi-issue disputes.”

Legal 500