Corporate Governance: Directors’ Liability
Decision-making with legal impact
Decisions taken by management bodies generate legal, economic and financial effects that extend beyond the company’s internal sphere.
A clear, coherent corporate governance structure aligned with the applicable legal framework is essential to ensure proper management of the company and to reduce directors’ exposure to personal liability.
Key issues in corporate governance
Management bodies
Structuring, operation and delineation of the powers of the management body and its members.
Directors’ legal duties
Analysis of duties of care, loyalty and responsibility, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
Civil and corporate liability
Assessment of liability scenarios towards the company, shareholders and third parties.
Strategic decision-making
Legal advice on key decisions with corporate, financial or economic impact.
Conflicts of interest
Identification and legal management of conflict of interest situations and related-party transactions.
Documentation and formal compliance
Proper documentation of corporate resolutions and compliance with legal and registry obligations.
Legal approach: technical rigour and a preventive perspective
Our work in corporate governance is based on precise legal analysis and a realistic understanding of business dynamics and the responsibilities inherent to the role.
Our approach is aimed at preventing and reducing legal contingencies, ensuring actions are compliant with the law and properly documented.
Foundations of our practice
Advising on corporate governance and directors’ liability requires technical specialisation, experience and a deep understanding of how companies operate in practice.
- High level of specialisation in corporate and company law
- Experience advising boards of directors and senior management
- Thorough knowledge of the directors’ liability regime
- Preventive approach to corporate decision-making
- Ability to act in complex and high-risk scenarios
How do we work?
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Initial contact
The information provided at the first contact allows us to assess the nature of the matter and, where appropriate, the need for specialised legal intervention.
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Legal assessment meeting
A professional, paid meeting is arranged for a detailed analysis of the case. During this meeting, the circumstances are evaluated and initial legal guidelines are established.
The cost will be deducted from the professional fees if the engagement is formalised.
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Strategic proposal for intervention
Following the initial analysis, a proposal is presented outlining the scope of the engagement, the working approach and the terms of the professional relationship.
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Formalisation of the engagement
Once the proposal is accepted, the relevant documentation is signed and the professional relationship formally begins.
Tell us about your situation
If your situation requires legal advice, please briefly describe your case and we will contact you.
We will review your inquiry to advise you on the best course of action.
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