Corporate Governance Reviews

We are often called upon to review companies’ corporate governance arrangements against the requirements and expectations of the UK Corporate Governance Code and/or the QCA Code. Our tailored gap analysis will provide you with focused, pragmatic advice as to how your current practices measure up, together with our recommendations.

We advise companies of varying size and complexity and recognise that no two organisations’ governance aspirations are the same. Some clients are continually seeking to improve their governance above the minimum required, including adopting code changes early or identifying and implementing certain non-mandatory policies that fit with their culture, whereas others are happy with the mandatory. We will work with you to understand your company’s aims and provide tailored advice appropriate to your business and your board.

Our corporate governance review services include:

Advising on the appropriate governance code to adopt
Reviewing governance documentation such as committee terms of reference and matters reserved for the board, plus other policies such as the Chair/CEO role descriptions and procedures for seeking independent legal advice
Advising on board and committee agenda cycles
Advising on inside information policies and procedures such as the company’s Share Dealing Code and Dealing Procedures Manual (see MAR Compliance)
Reviewing annual report governance disclosures (see Annual Report Review and Support)
Reviewing website governance disclosures

Our board and committee effectiveness reviews include:

End-to-end management and delivery of the annual board effectiveness review covering the performance of the board, its committees and individual directors
Creating and distributing tailored questionnaires via a secure digital platform
Conducting face-to-face interviews with individual board members
Collating anonymised results for the Chair
Providing a written analysis of results and recommended actions
Drafting the relevant annual report disclosures

Is there room for improvement in your corporate governance arrangements or are you seeking to beyond the mandatory requirements? Contact us to find out how we can help.

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Provision of named Plc Company Secretary

One Advisory has been engaged by London’s Plcs to provide a fully-outsourced company secretarial function, as named company secretary, for more than ten years.

Board and Committee Support

End-to-end Plc board and committee support, from preparation of forward agenda planners to drafting Plc quality minutes of each meeting.

MAR Compliance

Our MAR Compliance services ensure that your Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) processes, procedures and records are maintained in accordance with MAR and best practice.

IPO Readiness and Support

Our Governance team plays a critical role in preparing the board for this new environment, advising on the framework, policies and procedures.

Annual Report Review and Support

We advise on many annual reports each year across a variety of sectors, which in turn gives us insight into emerging market practice and trends.

Corporate Governance Reviews

Our tailored gap analysis will provide you with focused, pragmatic advice as to how your current practices measure up, together with our recommendations.

Shareholder Meetings

Our Governance team can provide end-to-end management of your annual general meeting (AGM) and other general meetings.

Entity Management

Maintain your statutory books and registers, monitor filing deadlines and prepare and submit the necessary Companies House forms and filings.

Executive Share Option Administration

Our executive share option (ESO) administration services will help you navigate the complex web of regulatory and filing requirements that surround securities instruments.