Corporate Governance

Lawson Lundell’s Corporate Governance Group advises clients on a broad range of corporate governance matters. We have extensive experience advising boards of directors, board committees, individual directors and senior management. We are retained by public and private companies as well as Crown corporations and other public sector organizations to assist with their governance processes. Our experienced lawyers use their expertise and knowledge to provide insightful and practical advice to deal with complex legal issues and to support effective corporate governance processes. We provide advice on best practices taking into account the specific contexts of our clients.

We provide advice on corporate governance matters relating to:

  • Board structure and composition
  • Fiduciary duties
  • Disclosure obligations
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Codes of conduct and whistle blowing policies
  • Board committees, including audit and compensation
  • Special committees of independent directors
  • Corporate transactions, including related party transactions, going private transactions and take-over bids
  • Shareholder litigation

Key Contacts

Team Members

Name Office Phone Email
Allard, David 604.631.9108
Andreone, QC, Rita 604.631.9205
Jones, Janine 604.631.9169
Lee, Michael 604.631.9139
Murdoch, H. Jane 604.631.9198
Ryan, Anthony 604.631.9116
Schramm, Jerrold 604.631.9131