Across the globe, Corporate Governance is assuming increasing significance, with investors adopting a more proactive stance.

We offer advisory services on corporate governance matters to various entities, including listed companies, financial institutions, institutional investors, private equity firms, underwriters, board committees, directors, and others. Our Corporate Governance practice integrates professionals from our corporate and litigation departments.

Within our global network, we exchange knowledge on the latest Corporate Governance developments at both national and global levels. Our advice encompasses a wide range of corporate governance topics, such as the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the European Corporate Governance Action Plan, the modernization of European Company Law, and the senior managers regime, which is being implemented in large segments of the EU's financial services sector. Governance is increasingly intertwined with regulatory compliance and executive compensation. Leveraging our expertise in this field, we offer valuable insights and informed guidance to our clients.

Moreover, we address a comprehensive spectrum of risk management and corporate compliance issues. Given the mounting complexity of compliance challenges across all sectors, companies face risks of reputational harm, civil liabilities, enforcement actions, and even criminal prosecutions in case of mishaps. Our international team assists clients with risk assessments and audits, compliance reviews, formulation and testing of compliance policies and procedures, and implementation of reputational risk management programs. Additionally, we conduct transactional and institutional due diligence reviews, manage internal investigations, and provide defense in externally instigated investigations and enforcement proceedings.

The Arch International actively participates in various working groups and advisory bodies concerning corporate governance matters, including the European Advisory Group on Corporate Governance and Company Law. We have forged an extensive network of contacts with international corporate governance organizations and regulatory authorities.

Integrated within our Corporate M&A and Litigation practices, our Corporate Governance practice delivers comprehensive support to clients across the entire spectrum of corporate governance issues.