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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.

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ESG Focus Scotland: Challenges and Opportunities Panel Event

ESG Focus Scotland: Challenges and Opportunities Panel Event

14 Nov 2024
Improving energy efficiency of care home stock - practical steps for landlords

Improving energy efficiency of care home stock - practical steps for landlords

17 Jul 2023 5 min read
Healthy Horizons Webinar Series

Healthy Horizons Webinar Series

13 Jun 2023
Investor Attitudes to ESG Disclosures

Investor Attitudes to ESG Disclosures

18 May 2023 2 min read
Climate-related disclosures – is your business aligned with the TCFD recommendations?

Climate-related disclosures – is your business aligned with the TCFD recommendations?

02 Feb 2023 4 min read
Healthy Horizons

Healthy Horizons

11 Jan 2023 1 min read
A Look at the Engine for ESG: Finance

A Look at the Engine for ESG: Finance

13 Sep 2022 10 min read
CMS Next

CMS Next

01 Jun 2022 3 min read

Events

  • United Kingdom
    19 Aug 2026

    equIP Connect | From Setbacks to Scale-ups: Navigating Start-up Challenges

  • United Kingdom
    11 Sep 2026

    equIP Connect | Glasgow to Global: Expanding into International Markets

  • United Kingdom
    16 Sep 2026

    Anatomy of an Investigation

  • United Kingdom
    17 Sep 2026

    ERA Ready?

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