Sector

Governance & Directors Duties

Directors and officers have a difficult job, the outcomes of which can have significant ramifications. There are a myriad of compliance requirements, and scrutiny on the actions of directors and officers has never been greater.

Our Corporate & Commercial, Not for Profit & Charities and Sport Law Teams understand good governance advice is essential to make sure a director or officer meets these compliance requirements.

We also appreciate that needing legal advice and guidance on decision making can be stressful. A number of our lawyers have personal experience acting as directors and officers, which enables us to provide strategic advice to assist you with your decision-making process. We have a long history of advising organisations of all sizes, and the individuals who manage those organisations.

Our team are able to assist with a variety of matters, including:

  • Advising directors and officers on their duties under legislation.

  • Providing advice on governance structure and process.

  • Acting in governance roles in a range of different entities.

Notable experience:

  • Our Governance law team members have been Chair and board members of commercial businesses, charitable trusts and not for profit organisations in the sport, manufacturing, brokering, health, banking and property areas – specific examples include:

    • Chair and board members of national sporting boards and bodies.

    • Chair of the Canterbury Cricket Trust which established the international cricket ground Hagley Oval.

    • Chair of the national insurance brokering firm Abbott.

    • Board member of a building and manufacturing business.

    • Board member and trustees of national and council not for profit and charitable organisations.

  • Advising directors of companies in liquidation regarding possible breaches of director duties.