Corporate Governance

Assisting clients through evolving corporate governance requirements

Our corporate governance team helps clients to manage their requirements and responsibilities in this area, as corporate governance continues to move up the global agenda. Businesses are becoming more accountable to their shareholders and it is imperative they receive confident, commercially astute advice.

We assist clients by advising on legal issues affecting day-to-day operations, advising on the maintenance of sound risk management policies and supporting them in developing and implementing practical solutions to ensure both compliance and shareholder value.

Our Corporate Governance Work

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  • UK & Europe
  • "Sedation Solutions" - Incorporating an LLP

    Advised a group of several Consultant Sedationists in relation to their grouping under the banner of "Sedation Solutions". This involved the incorporation of the new LLP (and a related limited company), advising the parties in relation to the LLP Agreement, advising the LLP in relation to the acquisition of several medical practices, preparation of personal guarantees of the Members, and all related matters (including preparation of terms and conditions, licence to occupy premises, and...

    United Kingdom

    Advised on PI submissions for a leading national accounting firm

    Advised an accountancy firm on their PI submissions regarding the FRC investigation into previous employee. We also investigated the background as to why our client went insolvent

    United Kingdom

    D&O/PI cover for a leading national accounting firm

    The FSA led an investigation into operations systems and controls (FS regulated advice).  This raised questions regarding the nature and extent of our client's cover. We were therefore required to advise as to the adequacy of this cover. We then assisted with the transition of our client into another accountancy firm.

    United Kingdom

    Incorporating a new business

    Advised on the Incorporation of an accountancy business, including transfer of the business from the partnership to a new company and preparation of a shareholders agreement.

    United Kingdom

    Individual investment in a Limited Liability Partnership

    Advised an individual in relation to their investment in an LLP. Our role included the incorporation of the LLP, advice in relation to the preparation of the LLP Agreement, preparation of senior and junior debt documentation and all security documentation, and all ancillary documentation (including consultancy agreements, management agreement, and all members' resolutions etc).

    United Kingdom

    Merger and restructuring of two accountancy firms

    Advised our client on a number of complex employee/partner related matters arising out of the merger of two accountancy firms, and subsequent restructuring, which included a TUPE transfer of the business. The merger triggered exits from 6 teams of partners and their staff at 6 different locations across the UK. We provided urgent advice to the newly merged entity in relation to the protection of its business interests.

    United Kingdom

    Multi-million pound negligence claim

    Acting for a major accountancy in relation to a liquidation of a stockbroking company.  In relations to a multi-million pound negligence claim

    United Kingdom

    Partnership to LLP - Transfer of business

    Transfer of the business of an accountancy practice from a partnership to an LLP, including an LLP Members agreement and rebranding

    United Kingdom
  • "Sedation Solutions" - Incorporating an LLP

    Advised a group of several Consultant Sedationists in relation to their grouping under the banner of "Sedation Solutions". This involved the incorporation of the new LLP (and a related limited company), advising the parties in relation to the LLP Agreement, advising the LLP in relation to the acquisition of several medical practices, preparation of personal guarantees of the Members, and all related matters (including preparation of terms and conditions, licence to occupy premises, and...

    United Kingdom

    Advised on PI submissions for a leading national accounting firm

    Advised an accountancy firm on their PI submissions regarding the FRC investigation into previous employee. We also investigated the background as to why our client went insolvent

    United Kingdom

    D&O/PI cover for a leading national accounting firm

    The FSA led an investigation into operations systems and controls (FS regulated advice).  This raised questions regarding the nature and extent of our client's cover. We were therefore required to advise as to the adequacy of this cover. We then assisted with the transition of our client into another accountancy firm.

    United Kingdom

    Incorporating a new business

    Advised on the Incorporation of an accountancy business, including transfer of the business from the partnership to a new company and preparation of a shareholders agreement.

    United Kingdom

    Individual investment in a Limited Liability Partnership

    Advised an individual in relation to their investment in an LLP. Our role included the incorporation of the LLP, advice in relation to the preparation of the LLP Agreement, preparation of senior and junior debt documentation and all security documentation, and all ancillary documentation (including consultancy agreements, management agreement, and all members' resolutions etc).

    United Kingdom

    Merger and restructuring of two accountancy firms

    Advised our client on a number of complex employee/partner related matters arising out of the merger of two accountancy firms, and subsequent restructuring, which included a TUPE transfer of the business. The merger triggered exits from 6 teams of partners and their staff at 6 different locations across the UK. We provided urgent advice to the newly merged entity in relation to the protection of its business interests.

    United Kingdom

    Multi-million pound negligence claim

    Acting for a major accountancy in relation to a liquidation of a stockbroking company.  In relations to a multi-million pound negligence claim

    United Kingdom

    Partnership to LLP - Transfer of business

    Transfer of the business of an accountancy practice from a partnership to an LLP, including an LLP Members agreement and rebranding

    United Kingdom

Our Corporate Governance team

Daniyal Abdul-Karim
Daniyal Abdul-Karim

Partner

Franco Acchiardo
Franco Acchiardo

Partner

Andrés Adame
Andrés Adame

Partner

Abdulaziz Al-Bosaily
Abdulaziz Al-Bosaily

Partner

Amina Ali Issaka
Amina Ali Issaka

Partner

Mohammed Almarzouki
Mohammed Almarzouki

Partner

Mohamed Barakat
Mohamed Barakat

Managing Partner – Cairo

Roshanak Bassiri Gharb
Roshanak Bassiri Gharb

Partner

Nicole Britton
Nicole Britton

Partner

Carrie Chen
Carrie Chen

Local Partner, Westlink Partnership

Thomas Choo
Thomas Choo

Managing Partner

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