Good corporate governance is essential for any listed company, and many privately held and smaller companies choose to follow best practice, too. Our team helps organisations meet the corporate governance requirements in the countries where they do business. That means working closely with boards to drive best practice, shape policy...

Cyber security is frequently cited as one of the major issues troubling boards, and for good reason. No organisation is immune from this risk. Faced with a challenging and rapidly changing regulatory landscape, increased claimant activism, plus the dire reputational consequences which follow major security breaches, organisations need to understand...

We advise issuers, financial institutions and other market participants on all aspects of equity capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings on local and international stock exchanges and follow-on offerings, including placings, rights issues, open offers and capitalisations. We also advise on block trades, capital reorganisations, demergers and share buy-back...

We’ve remained at the heart of real estate investment for many years, and our blend of genuine sector knowledge, legal expertise and exceptional client service means that we give valuable, results-focused advice across all property investments. Our core strengths are in fund management, developing efficient letting strategies, offshore managed structures...

Dealing with the tax authorities in one country can be difficult enough. But when your business expands internationally the problems can multiply. Our International Tax Group has extensive experience of helping clients through this minefield and adding value along the way. We think creatively to devise and implement a tax-efficient...

Whenever a public body provides financial support to a commercial organisation, it is necessary to consider whether such support constitutes state aid under EU and EFTA law. State aid rules may apply in a wide range of scenarios, including where a public body intends to invest in new infrastructure, provide...