Corporate Governance Solicitors
Commercial
- Set up a strong governance architecture to guide your business choices.
- Make sure to observe legal and regulatory norms of good governance.
Gurve Legal provides specialist corporate governance advice to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and growing companies across London and beyond. Whether you are a founder navigating your first board structure, a director seeking clarity on your duties, or an established business strengthening its governance framework, we give you practical, plain-English advice that protects both you and your company.
Good governance is not just about compliance. It reduces the risk of shareholder disputes, protects directors from personal liability, and positions your business for investment, growth or exit. As a London-based commercial law firm acting for both business owners and boards, we understand the pressures you face and focus on advice that is workable in the real world.
Corporate Governance Services
Our corporate governance solicitors advise on the full range of governance matters for private companies, SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
Board Structure and Composition
- Advising on the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers
- Setting up board committees and governance frameworks
- Guidance on conflicts of interest and fiduciary duties
- Advice for newly appointed directors on their legal obligations
A well-structured board is the foundation of sound governance. We help businesses establish clear lines of authority and accountability from the outset, reducing the risk of internal disputes further down the line.
Shareholders’ Agreements and Articles of Association
- Drafting and reviewing shareholders’ agreements
- Updating articles of association to reflect current governance needs
- Minority shareholder protections and reserved matters
- Deadlock provisions and exit mechanisms
Our shareholders’ agreements service ensures that the relationship between shareholders is clearly defined, protecting all parties and reducing the potential for costly disputes. We act for both majority and minority shareholders, giving us a balanced perspective that most firms cannot offer.
Directors’ Duties and Liability
- Advice on directors’ duties under the Companies Act 2006
- Guidance on managing conflicts of interest
- Support during shareholder disputes or board-level disagreements
- Advice on personal liability exposure for directors and officers
Directors can face serious personal consequences when governance obligations are not met. Our corporate governance lawyers help you understand your duties clearly, so you can make confident decisions.
Company Secretarial and Compliance
- Company secretarial services and Companies House filings
- Maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records
- Confirmation statement filings and share allotment documentation
- Policy and procedure drafting for internal governance
Our company secretarial team handles the administrative backbone of your governance obligations, freeing you to focus on running your business.
Corporate Restructuring and Governance
- Governance advice during mergers, acquisitions and restructurings
- Advising on holding company structures and group governance
- Support for management buy-outs and management buy-ins
- Governance frameworks for businesses preparing for investment or sale
Whether you are restructuring ahead of a transaction or reorganising your group, sound governance advice is critical. Our team works closely with our business restructuring and mergers and acquisitions specialists to provide joined-up support.
ESG and Regulatory Compliance
- Embedding ESG considerations into your governance framework
- Advice on regulatory compliance obligations for directors
- Guidance on anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and data protection duties
- Support with GDPR compliance as a governance matter
Our regulatory compliance team works alongside our corporate governance solicitors to ensure your business meets its obligations without unnecessary complexity.
Why Choose Gurve Legal for Corporate Governance Advice?
We Act for Both Sides
Most law firms advise either the board or the shareholders. Gurve Legal regularly acts for both, which means we understand the full picture. This breadth of experience makes our advice sharper, more commercially balanced and more effective at preventing disputes before they arise.
Commercial, SME-Focused Advice
Our corporate governance solicitors are specialists in the challenges facing SMEs and owner-managed businesses. We do not apply large-firm templates to small-business problems. Every piece of advice is tailored to your specific structure, ownership and commercial objectives.
Plain English, No Unnecessary Complexity
Governance documents and board structures should be clear and workable, not dense with legal jargon. We draft governance frameworks that your directors and shareholders can actually understand and follow, which is where good governance begins.
Integrated Legal Support
Corporate governance rarely sits in isolation. Disputes, restructurings, employment issues and transactions all connect back to governance. Gurve Legal offers a full commercial law service, so you benefit from joined-up advice across every area of your business.
Get Corporate Governance Advice Today
Gurve Legal’s corporate governance solicitors are ready to help you build a governance framework that protects your business, your directors and your shareholders. Sound governance is the foundation of a successful business. Speak to our team today and we will give you straightforward advice on exactly what you need.
Call us: +44 207 566 1188
Email us: info@gurvelegal.com