Corporate governance & directors' duties
When personal liability is imposed on the directors and officers of a company, arising from that company’s activities, it is a significant issue.
Our corporate and commercial team provides quality, practical advice to assist our corporate clients to protect their businesses, and their directors and officers to protect their personal assets, from the consequences of non-compliance.
We can assist in these areas:
- Designing and implementing compliance systems;
- Advising in relation to the legal duties of directors and officers;
- Carrying out compliance audits of our clients’ businesses;
- Development of asset protection strategies to protect the personal assets of directors and officers and their families.
- Advising in relation to corporate governance issues arising out of relevant legislation including:
Issues arising from legislation include:
- Corporations law;
- Taxation law;
- Revenue law;
- Workplace Health and Safety;
- Financial Services;
- Trade Practices;
- Privacy;
- Industrial Relations; and
- Environmental law