We advise on such issues as:
- Director Independence
- Codes of Ethics
- Board Committee Charters
- Whistleblowers
- Executive Compensation
- Conflicts of Interest
- Fiduciary Duties
- Director Nominations and Elections
- Accounting Errors or Irregularities
- Disclosure Controls, Policies and Procedures
- Shareholder Rights and Communications
We have worked with many public companies to implement the governance standards for exchange-listed companies as they have evolved under Sarbanes-Oxley and continue to assist them on changes as they relate to market pressures and new regulations. The same knowledge base is used by our attorneys to assist private companies and nonprofits in developing the best practices that are appropriate for them.
Critical governance issues often arise in the midst of major corporate transactions, mergers, tender offers and contests for control. We are experienced advising boards on measures they can implement to protect their company's best interest in such circumstances. Likewise, we regularly advise board committees on matters in which management or other directors may have conflicting interests.
Practice Leaders
Joshua P. Hollingsworth
Partner Entrepreneurial and Emerging Companies Co-Chair, Private Equity ChairP 317-261-7854
F 317-231-7433
Robert R. Stead
Partner Grand Rapids Managing Partner, Corporate Counsel Services Co-ChairGrand Rapids, Southeast Michigan
P 616-742-3995
F 616-742-3999
Timo Rehbock
Partner Chair European Practice Group, Logistics and Transportation Co-ChairChicago, Washington, D.C., New York
P 312-214-4592
F 312-759-5646
