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As a manager or director, you want to ensure that your organisation is managed effectively and in compliance with the law. As a business owner, you want confidence that your investment is protected against unforeseen issues.

Get your corporate governance wrong and it can have a detrimental financial and reputational effect on your business and those associated with it.

Our expert corporate governance lawyers have in-depth expertise advising organisations of all sizes across all sectors on corporate governance issues. With constant developments within the corporate governance arena, we pay close attention to the latest advice and potential impact of new regulations.

You may experience issues from rules affecting the legal structure of companies or partnerships, or the underlying legal and administrative principles applying to the public or private sector. Whatever challenge you face, we can help you to establish a system of corporate governance that works for you and your organisation.

Our corporate governance solicitors advise on everything from the rights and responsibilities of officers, observers and members and their respective reporting lines through to rules and procedures for decision making, conflicts of interest, accounting for benefits and stakeholder rights.

As a full-service Top 100 law firm, we provide a clear 360-degree view on corporate governance and legal requirements. We ensure that all angles are covered, that each part of your organisation understands how it relates to the whole and how it is accountable, and that the solution we devise is tailored to your needs.

Our services
  • Codes of conduct
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Director disqualification
  • Disclosure and transparency
  • Articles of Association
  • Shareholders’ Agreements
  • Partnership Agreements
  • LLP Members’ Agreements
  • Inter-group agreements
  • Member, officer and trustee training
  • Non-executive directors
  • Officer and member roles and responsibilities
  • Procurement
  • Rights and treatment of shareholders, partners and LLP members
  • Unfair prejudice claims
  • Vires issues

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Colin Hewitt

Client Relationship Director

+44 (0) 330 137 3402

+44 (0)797 985 8315

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Damien Charlton

Partner | Head of Corporate and Commercial

+44 (0) 330 137 3410

+44 (0)770 253 7432

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Steven Roper

Partner | Commercial

+44 (0) 330 137 3411

+44 (0) 759 578 1842

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Richard Butts

Partner | Corporate

+44 (0) 330 137 3607

+44 (0)780 398 7419

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What people say

  • Adrian Ballam deserves a special mention. A fantastic corporate partner, very calm and collective in his approach when an issue arises. Able to stand firm on certain issue when the other side was being unreasonable.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Jonathan Pollard has been a great reference to us for the past few years.

    Legal 500 2025

  • Adrian Ballam had a full grasp on not only the legal but the financial and HR aspects of my very complicated disposal and earnout.

    Legal 500 2025

  • The corporate and commercial team are engaging, proactive and approachable and work collaboratively and in a one team manner

    Legal 500, client quote

  • The team inspires us with confidence and encourages us to grow and think differently, providing beyond legal support and exceptional levels of service

    Legal 500, client quote

  • Imogen Holland is a highly experienced, pragmatic partner who leads negotiations exceptionally well. She is always prepared to go the extra mile for clients, often working to tight deadlines.

    Legal 500, client quote

  • The partners and staff are focused on ensuring their clients receive great service. They always do what they say they will do and when they say it will be completed. I can’t compliment the team looking after us highly enough

    Legal 500

  • The key individuals we deal with at senior level is through James Nightingale. I find James hugely accessible and he provides professional advice alongside an approach which feels supportive and comfortable. In a challenging period for all industries, the firm has maintained a good contact throughout where possible, which leaves them best placed as people who understand our business

    Legal 500

  • Ward Hadaway LLP provides an expert legal opinion but in a time where contact has clearly been challenging have made every effort to support and understand our business. The invaluable advice on ancillary work, means as an advisor they have developed a rounded view of the activities ongoing within our business, leaving them best placed to provide the advice we require.

    Legal 500

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