The combination of macroeconomic conditions and legislative reform have made for an increasingly challenging environment for company boards. Coupled with the recent rise in shareholder activism, class actions and notable high-profile director disqualification proceedings, it is more important than ever that business leaders receive the right advice when faced with potential personal liability.
We routinely advise company boards and individual directors on governance and risk management issues, both in business-as-usual settings (including insurance planning and other risk mitigation measures) and when matters become contentious. Should a dispute arise, we are on hand to guide clients through the relevant legal and regulatory issues, drawing on our vast range of capabilities across the firm to ensure our advice is tailored to suit the specific circumstances.
Our involvement in some of the most high-profile company law and director-related actions in recent times has meant that we are uniquely placed to provide the level of insight that our clients need. We recognise that acting for individuals, often involving corporate distress scenarios, presents its own considerations ranging from managing claims involving insurance and other funding arrangements to understanding the professional, reputational and emotional impact that typically accompanies legal and regulatory proceedings. We ensure those considerations are at the centre of our thinking, working closely with our clients to achieve an outcome which meets their objectives.
As with all our contentious offerings, our ability to collaborate between offices and to quickly mobilise cross-practice experienced teams means that our clients benefit from immediate and round-the-clock attention on time-sensitive matters. Having worked consistently with some of the leading barristers in company law matters, we are also able to draw on our extensive experience in this field when it comes to instructing counsel.
