Corporate Governance

Private clients

Effective corporate governance is a key factor ensuring long-term success. Every organisation reaches a stage in its development when management processes must be formalised to facilitate efficient collaboration between shareholders/participants and beneficiaries, on the one hand, and the board of directors, senior management and employees, on the other. A comprehensive corporate governance structure provides for coordinated decision-making by all stakeholders, which is essential for successful operation and growth of the company.

Businesses often face additional challenges stemming from internal family conflicts. In such cases, a well-established corporate governance structure plays a crucial role in protecting the business during dispute resolution. Implementing standardised methods for managing the enterprise, while taking family interests into account, helps establish effective business processes.

Corporate Governance
Evaluation of the existing governance structure in light of the family’s goals and mission, as well as internal family governance principles (as outlined in family constitutions or other frameworks)
Development of policies with governance principles and standards
+
These policies address the regulation of relations among management bodies, director appointments, oversight of their activities and performance, risk and conflict management
Determination of functions and decision-making mechanisms for management bodies, in alignment with family governance principles
Preparation of internal corporate regulations and guidelines
+
Standardising business processes through creation of internal documentation to ensure operational consistency
Creation of an authority matrix for leaders
+
Assigning specific responsibilities to each manager for effective operations, along with setting the limitations on their powers
Meetings and negotiations
+
Facilitating discussions with family members and enterprise management in order to identify the family’s needs and mission

Team

Alexander Golikov
Partner, partner committee member, attorney — Tax Advise and Disputes
Vladislav Rikov
Partner — Transport and Asset Finance