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UK: New Guidelines for Boards on Stakeholder Engagement

With the upcoming reform of the UK Corporate Governance Code being prepared by the Financial…

Corporate Governance Code Applied to UK Law Firms?

Professional firms in the UK, such as law firms and consultancies, are usually organised as…

Ireland: Directors Must Manage Brexit Risk

Both the economies and the legal systems of Ireland and the UK have been closely…

Brexit: Board Members and A New View of Executive Pay

Political will for change There is deep concern in the UK Government that Brexit will…

Brexit: UK Government Corporate Governance Reforms

The Brexit referendum has led the UK Government to reform corporate governance, in an effort…

Board of Directors’ Liability for Automotive Cybersecurity

Directors at UK manufacturers or vendors of connected cars are now liable for accidents they…

Advisory Boards: How They Boost SME Growth

SMEs have the opportunity to make more rapid progress with the help of an Advisory…

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: Transparency, Compliance and International Aftermath

The VW “Dieselgate” scandal broke on 3 September 2015, when the company communicated to the…

Cyberattacks on UK Businesses: What Have Been the Results of WannaCry?

What Should Boards Do to Prevent Future Attacks? Countries Suffering the Worst…

Corporate Governance Compliance and What to Learn from Royal London Asset Management’s Vote Against Burberry

Governance has gone global, and shareholders in many markets have become more active in pressing…