Corporate Advisory and Governance

Our international team supports clients on all aspects of company law and corporate governance, providing constructive and practical guidance on strategic and time sensitive matters, as well as routine day to day matters.

We work at the interface of company law obligations and financial services and other regulatory obligations, advising clients on how to meet the growing expectations of investors and other stakeholders within the legal and regulatory framework.

Working closely with our specialist groups, we advise on the whole range of company law matters, including:

• Formation and constitution (including asset management start- ups and partnerships)
• Share capital issues and capital maintenance
• Directors’ duties and conflicts of interests
• Executive remuneration and share incentives (working with Employment, Pensions and Incentives team)
• Risk management and internal systems and controls
• Shareholder and stakeholder engagement

Market recognition

"The advice we receive from the Simmons & Simmons team is pragmatic and commercial while still remaining thorough. They respond quickly and efficiently when unexpected issues come up."

Chambers UK 2025, Corporate and M&A