Risk & Governance

Good corporate governance practices are critical in protecting businesses against a variety of potential risks and issues, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns.

It is of increasing importance that boards understand not just the “E” but the “S” and the “G” and the impacts that ESG issues are having on:

Directors’ duties and responsibilities, including their induction and training
Risk management
Continuous disclosure
Responses to regulatory notices and investigations
Annual reports and sustainability reporting
Shareholder meetings, investor relations and analyst briefings
Shareholder relations, including proxy adviser and activist shareholder response strategies
Regulatory compliance systems
Remuneration and employee incentive arrangements and plans
Tax governance.

Our advisors work with corporations, institutional investors, and government agencies to manage ESG issues through a strategic commercial lens, applying current insights and deep knowledge of relevant regulations.

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Risk & Governance

Good corporate governance practices are critical in protecting businesses against a variety of potential risks and issues, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns.

Notification of claims under a “claims-made” policy – when, why and what?

What does D&O insurance cover?

Mind your business: AICD and KWM releases guide for directors grappling with psychosocial hazards

Good corporate governance practices are critical in protecting businesses against a variety of potential risks and issues, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns.