In today’s difficult economic environment, many companies—including those in the portfolios of private equity and venture capital funds—are struggling financially. For some, a transaction in which a private equity sponsor or...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and its possible impacts on corporations highlight the importance of the board of directors’ oversight function in times of crisis. Faced with a crisis, a board must consider both the...more
Proxy access predominated corporate governance issues for the 2015 proxy season, with over 100 proposals submitted on the topic, compared to 18 in 2014. Shareholder proponents achieved significant success in 2015, with an...more