A recent case in the European Court provides insights into what veto rights or activities parties to a merger can safely agree in between exchange of contracts and completion.

Achieving diversity in the boardroom is the result of concerted efforts from recruitment through to board culture.

Companies may need to significantly rethink their current approach to social issues to bring themselves in line with new expectations.

In today’s evolving workplace, prioritising menopause support isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s essential.

This is a series of short discussions with company secretaries over a coffee to take a glimpse into their careers and lives and thoughts on the profession.

By embracing AI’s transformative power, forward-thinking organisations gain a crucial advantage in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

Governance professionals are perfectly placed to support action on ESG issues and to make sure that the right skills and knowledge are available within the organisation.

Directors need to be informed about the health and safety practices in the organisations for which they have oversight, to ensure that staff are being appropriately protected from harm.

As a result of being easier to measure and less likely to conflict with profit making, the E of ESG has dominated efforts – it’s time for the S to claim its place at the centre of this acronym.