Corporate Law

Corporate Governance

Build strong governance frameworks

Overview

Strong corporate governance is essential for sustainable business success. It provides the framework for effective decision-making, risk management, accountability, and stakeholder trust. Our corporate governance service helps companies establish robust governance structures including board composition and processes, director duties and compliance, corporate policies and procedures, risk management frameworks, and stakeholder management. Whether you're a startup preparing for investment, a growing business establishing proper governance, or an established company reviewing governance practices, we provide practical advice aligned with your business stage and objectives.

Key Benefits

Effective board structures and processes for better decision-making

Clear understanding of director duties and liability protection

Comprehensive corporate policies ensuring compliance and consistency

Risk management frameworks to identify and mitigate business risks

Enhanced stakeholder confidence through transparent governance

What We Offer

Board Governance & Structure

Design and implementation of optimal board structures, committee frameworks, board charters, meeting procedures, decision-making processes, and director appointment and removal procedures.

Director Duties & Compliance

Comprehensive training and ongoing advice on director duties under the Corporations Act, fiduciary obligations, conflicts of interest management, and director liability protection.

Corporate Policies & Procedures

Development of corporate policy frameworks covering conflicts of interest, related party transactions, delegation authorities, financial controls, risk appetite, and whistle-blower protections.

Risk Management Frameworks

Design and implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk identification and assessment processes, risk registers, and board risk oversight mechanisms.

Shareholder & Stakeholder Governance

Shareholder agreement structuring, dividend policies, disclosure obligations, AGM processes, shareholder communications, and stakeholder engagement frameworks.

Governance Reviews & Audits

Independent governance reviews assessing board effectiveness, compliance with governance obligations, identification of governance gaps, and recommendations for improvement.

Transparent Pricing

Choose the package that best fits your needs

Startup Governance
$2,800
Foundation governance for growing startups
  • Board charter and meeting procedures
  • Director duties training session
  • Basic corporate policies (5 key policies)
  • Shareholder agreement review or preparation
  • Conflicts of interest policy and register
  • Delegation of authority framework
  • 6 hours of consultation
  • Template board minutes and resolutions
  • 12 months policy update support
RECOMMENDED
Business Governance Framework
$7,700
Comprehensive governance for established businesses
  • Everything in Startup Governance
  • Complete corporate governance manual
  • Board and committee structure design
  • Comprehensive policy suite (15+ policies)
  • Risk management framework and register
  • Director duties and liability workshop (4 hours)
  • Annual governance calendar
  • Stakeholder management framework
  • Governance compliance checklist
  • 15 hours of consultation
  • Quarterly governance reviews (12 months)
  • 12 months ongoing governance advisory
Enterprise Governance Program
$18,200
Full-service governance for complex organisations
  • Everything in Business Governance Framework
  • Independent governance review and gap analysis
  • Board effectiveness assessment
  • Advanced risk management and internal controls
  • Enterprise policy framework (30+ policies)
  • Board and committee charter suite
  • Director and board secretary training program
  • Subsidiary governance frameworks
  • Regulatory compliance calendar and monitoring
  • ESG and sustainability governance
  • Whistleblower protection program
  • Related party transaction procedures
  • 30 hours of consultation
  • Monthly governance advisory calls
  • Quarterly board pack reviews
  • 12 months comprehensive governance support
  • Annual governance health check

Our Process

1

Governance Assessment

We review your current governance structures, policies, and practices, identify gaps against best practice, and assess governance maturity relative to business stage.

2

Framework Design

We design a governance framework tailored to your business including board structures, policies, risk frameworks, and decision-making processes.

3

Documentation & Policy Development

We prepare board charters, corporate policies, risk registers, and governance manuals documenting your governance framework.

4

Implementation & Training

We support implementation of new governance processes, conduct director and management training, and embed governance into business operations.

5

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

We provide ongoing governance support, regular reviews of governance effectiveness, and updates to frameworks as your business evolves.

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