Around the globe more and more emphasis is placed on Corporate Governance and investors are becoming more assertive.
The most visible debates take place in the US in connection with Sarbanes-Oxley and in Europe with the Action Plan "Modernising Company Law and Enhancing Corporate Governance in the European Union – A Plan to Move Forward" (Corporate Governance Action Plan) in particular under its new priorities.
We advise on corporate governance issues for listed companies, institutional investors, private equity players, underwriters, board committees, directors and others. Our Corporate Governance practice combines professionals from our corporate and litigation departments.
Inside our global network we share know-how regarding the current developments on Corporate Governance and Company Law in general, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the European Corporate Governance Action Plan and modernisation of European Company Law. Our competences in this area represent a considerable value for our clients.
Clifford Chance is represented in the European Advisory Group on Corporate Governance and Company Law and has developed an extensive network of contacts, co-operating closely with international Corporate Governance organisations and regulatory authorities. Likewise Clifford Chance is represented in the Legal Certainty Group and the Fiscal Compliance Working Group at the EU Commission.
Imbedded into our Corporate M&A and Litigation practices our Corporate Governance practice can provide comprehensive service for our clients.