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Governance

Good governance will ensure the efficient running of a business, support from investors and consumer confidence. It is vital that every stakeholder understands the governance factors impacting decisions they are involved in, their rights and responsibilities and the rules of the markets in which they operate.

CMS is advising boards, shareholders, general counsel, managers and entrepreneurs, amongst others, on their roles and responsibilities in ensuring good governance. Whether you are considering local environmental legislation, personal liability of directors, equal compensation for all or use of data, we have the right experts to guide you to best practice.

CMS governance resources include

Subscribe to receive updates on Directors' Duties on cms-lawnow.com and read our overview of the duties and responsibilities of directors across key jurisdictions around the world, answering the most frequently asked questions.

Use the Data Law Navigator for a quick look at the data protection laws in selected countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America.

A commercial and legal view on a comprehensive range of commercial risk issues and our board-level training.

Highlighted experience

  • Construction company

    Advised the board on the legal ramifications under the Bribery Act, Fraud Act and POCA involving huge reputational impact for the client.

  • Biopharmaceutical company

    On the data protection aspects of its audits, including the processing of health-related data and the interplay with other regulatory requirements in the context of medicine provision.

  • FMCG company

    Tailored workshops for legal and business teams covering the European Green Deal, the UK Net Zero Strategy, extended producer responsibility developments, ESG, packaging and waste, deposit return schemes and single use plastics.

  • Pharmaceutical company

    On its daily corporate governance matters, including the change of company name and expanding of business scope, as well as regulatory matters.

  • Multinational energy company

    On new governance arrangements to authorise Oil Spill Response services.

  • Major UK financial institution

    On its compliance with environmental regulations and legislation across its physical business operations within the UK and Republic of Ireland. This strategic project assessed the environmental and climate change issues they are exposed to.

  • Delancey

    On the implementation of their firm and product wide ESG strategy.

  • Quilter Investors

    On the implementation of upcoming sustainable investment legislation.

  • Major Scottish University

    On carrying out the governance review and related interaction with the funders of a major research centre, with a view to securing the Phase 2 funding.

Events

  • United Kingdom
    03 Feb 2026

    Future of Finance: regulatory briefings series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    09 Feb 2026

    Skills For Future Facing Teams: Coaching skills for legal leaders

  • United Kingdom
    12 Feb 2026

    The Class Ceiling

  • United Kingdom
    26 Feb 2026

    A new era? The Employment Rights Act 2025 and AI in employment disputes

  • United Kingdom
    03 Mar 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

  • United Kingdom
    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Scotland Brand Forum

  • United Kingdom
    23 Mar 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: Creating a team culture of coaching and feedback

  • United Kingdom
    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

  • United Kingdom
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring

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We provide future-facing legal advice to help your organisation thrive. Combining local market knowledge and a global perspective, and with lawyers in locations worldwide, your organisation benefits from the expertise it needs, even across borders.

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