Corporate Governance
Building Accountability, Enhancing Governance
ILF’s Corporate Governance practice provides comprehensive advisory services designed to improve corporate governance frameworks and ensure that they comply with regulatory requirements, listing standards and best practices. Our team of experts works closely with clients to foster robust governance structures that promote transparency, accountability, and shareholder value. We help a wide range of clients, from newly public companies to established multinational corporations, navigate the complexities of corporate governance.
Advising on Corporate Governance Practices and Compliance
Our services in this area include:
- Offering strategic advice on adopting and implementing best practices in corporate governance that align with both domestic and international standards.
- Guiding clients through the compliance requirements of major stock exchanges such as the NYSE and NASDAQ, including governance standards, audit committee requirements, and executive compensation disclosures.
- Ensuring adherence to relevant securities laws and regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, and SEC regulations, impacting corporate governance practices and disclosures.
Assistance with Board of Directors' Responsibilities
Our team supports boards in fulfilling their oversight roles effectively:
- Advising on the structure, composition, and function of boards, including the roles of independent directors, committees, and chairpersons.
- Assisting in the development and review of key governance documents, such as board charters, codes of conduct, and ethics policies.
- Providing guidance on the fiduciary duties of directors and strategies to manage and mitigate personal liability.
- Facilitating board self-evaluations and offering training sessions to directors on governance best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory updates.
Enhancing Shareholder Communications and Relations
We offer strategic advice to improve engagement with shareholders:
- Assisting with the preparation of proxy statements and the conduct of annual shareholder meetings, ensuring effective communication and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advising on strategies to engage with activist shareholders and manage activism campaigns, including proxy fights and negotiation of settlements.
- Developing policies and practices for regular and transparent communication with shareholders, including the use of digital platforms and social media.
- Guiding companies on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, helping to align corporate governance practices with shareholder and stakeholder expectations on sustainability and social responsibility.
ILF’s Corporate Governance practice is committed to providing clients with the knowledge, strategies and tools necessary to establish and maintain governance structures that support ethical conduct, regulatory compliance and long-term business success. Our approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring that governance practices not only meet current standards, but are also positioned to adapt to future challenges and opportunities.