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Corporate Governance

The structuring of corporate governance is crucial to a company’s performance and long-term success. Alkeom Avocat assists its clients in establishing governance frameworks that precisely define roles, powers, and responsibilities, ensuring an effective balance among key stakeholders—shareholders, executives, and board members. Our expertise also encompasses the continuous assessment and adaptation of governance structures to align with the company’s strategic vision and evolving regulatory requirements.

In an increasingly complex environment, characterized by evolving investor expectations, heightened transparency requirements, and growing legal and reputational risks, companies must structure their decision-making processes with both rigor and agility.

Our firm advises shareholders, corporate groups, and executives on the structuring, implementation, and evolution of their corporate governance frameworks. Our approach combines in-depth expertise in corporate law with a practical understanding of business imperatives, gained through experience in top-tier international law firms and the legal departments of major French corporations. We provide tailored, pragmatic solutions designed to align with our clients’ strategic objectives.

Also, explore our expertise in Shareholder Advisory, Equity Restructuring, Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR and Social and Solidarity Economy.

Alkeom’s Expertise in Corporate Governance

Structuring of management and controlling bodies
  • Establishment and evolution of governance structures (board of directors, supervisory board, management board, specialized committees, etc.)
  • Organization of power delegations and decision-making processes
  • Definition of best practices and compliance with governance codes (AFEP-MEDEF, etc.)
Management of executive / shareholder relations
  • Advice to executives on the fulfilment of their obligations (information, limitations of powers, conflict of interest management, etc.)
  • Organization of meetings of the governance bodies, formalization of operational rules (internal regulations)
  • Compliance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and risk management within governance bodies
  • Appointment, dismissal, and resignation of executives
Transformation phases and crises
  • Reorganization of governance structures further to operation restructurings, acquisitions, fundraisings, or any significant capital changes
  • Management and evolution of governance in the context of succession / transmission
  • Advice during managerial crises, shareholder distrust, or decision-making deadlocks
  • Executive responsibility, conflict prevention, and management
Executive remuneration / Management packages
  • Mandate letters and formalization of remuneration rules
  • Implementation of executive incentive plans (management packages): warrants plans (BSPCE), free share allocation plans (AGA), put & call options, etc.