Corporate governance lawyer

The purpose of corporate governance is to help build an environment of trust, transparency and accountability necessary for fostering long-term investment, financial stability and business integrity, thereby supporting stronger growth and more inclusive societies.

An attorney who specializes in corporate governance represents companies, including directors and officers, as well as investors on the most important issues concerning the relationship between the shareholders who own the stock of the corporation and the managers who are responsible for the company's affairs and

Our corporate governance lawyers assist companies with responding to shareholder proposals, dealing with Institutional Shareholder Services and other proxy

What does a corporate governance lawyer do?

Our corporate governance lawyers assist companies with responding to shareholder proposals, dealing with Institutional Shareholder Services and other proxy advisory firms, and preparing proxy and annual meeting processes and best practices

What is Corporate Governance at Skadden?

The corporate governance practice at Skadden advises public and private companies, management, boards of directors and board committees on a full range of corporate governance and ESG matters and fiduciary duties

Simply put, a corporate governance lawyer acts as a business consultant and guides corporate leaders in decision-making processes. Corporate governance lawyers represent business leaders and investors, with primary importance placed upon their relationship and communication.

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