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Recently, the Investor Coalition for Equal Votes (ICEV) has been sending letters to private companies requesting a meeting to discuss dual-class voting structures and their impact on corporate governance....more
Fast-growing private companies are exciting to observe as outsiders, but on the inside the company founder has the challenge of securing enough capital to fuel the rapid growth of the business. The company’s continuous need...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Public investors have become more discerning about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Instead of chasing speculative high-growth stories, they are leaning towards...more
The Standards provide a framework for all Chinese companies’ sustainability disclosures and the applicability extends beyond listed companies. On May 27, 2024, China’s Ministry of Finance published the new Corporate...more
Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about. In this month’s issue, we discuss...more
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and Singapore Exchange Regulation have provided details of mandatory climate reporting for listed issuers and large non-listed companies. On 28 February 2024, the...more
Since 1990, the Hungarian economy is based on the principles of market economy and considers the freedom of economic competition as a priority. On such basis, the regulation of business associations went through significant...more
Amid new regulations, increased enforcement and litigation, and higher stakeholder scrutiny, companies will need to adopt an integrated and nuanced approach to ESG. In some ways, 2023 was a challenging year for ESG. This...more
TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are a number of business structures to choose from when starting a new business venture in Australia. Investors need to determine which form of business organisation is the most...more
A considerable number of Israeli private companies raise funds and approach prospective investors without a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory obligations mandated by the Securities Law. A pivotal provision in this...more
Expansive requirements will apply to large public and private companies doing business in California and indirectly impact businesses in their value chain - On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two...more
Stock options are typically a critical component of a private company’s ability to recruit, incentivize and retain key talent. Particularly for early-stage companies, rewarding equity packages can help make up for the gap...more
The FRC has set out its expectations, in its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting, for the coming reporting season amidst the current economic background of high inflation, high interest rates and ongoing economic...more
For years, regulators have emphasized that the starting point for maintaining an effective compliance program is understanding the particular risks the company faces. According to Munter, this same concept applies to...more
On 26 June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”) issued its first two sustainability standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. These standards, which incorporate the recommendations of the Task Force on...more
Substantial efforts are underway in the UK to promote board diversity and inclusion among both UK-listed companies and large private companies, with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) introducing new Listing Rules...more
Market Review and Outlook - Slowing economic growth, equity market volatility, stubborn inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions combined to create a hostile environment for M&A activity in 2022, with...more
A Q&A guide to the use of shareholder activism in Canada. The Q&A gives a high-level overview of the use and goals of shareholder activism, the regulation of shareholder activism, and the strategies and tools used by...more
Most private businesses have bylaws, company agreements or partnership agreements that govern their operations, but these agreements are often silent, or not well thought out, regarding issues that may become critically...more
Those with ownership stakes in privately held businesses, partnerships, or family offices need to closely collaborate with and trust others. When disagreements and disputes over rights and responsibilities arise, individual...more
I. Introduction - As a common law jurisdiction, Ireland’s legal system is similar to that of the US and the UK and businesses can be carried on in Ireland in several different ways, including as sole traders, partnerships,...more