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Compliance and Governance
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In Australia, repercussions from the US Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and Australian CLERP 9 amendments to the Corporations Act have been widespread. Companies and their executives must be more vigilant than ever about governance isssues and the ethical pursuit of shareholders’ best interests.
Minter Ellison's Corporate Governance team works strategically with public and private sector clients and their boards to facilitate efficient and effective management.
We advise on compliance with the requirements of regulatory authorities including the Australian Securities & Investment Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulator and work closely with clients to help them comply with Australian Stock Exchange listing rules.
Other expertise includes:
- corporate structuring
- AGM issues and reporting, board meetings and papers
- related-party benefits, indemnities and insurance
- ICAC and probity issues
- directors' duties and liabilities
- international standards
- risk management
- management of conflicts of interest
- whistleblowing programs
- continuous disclosure
- auditors' responsibilities
- insider trading
- anti-money laundering.
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