Corporate Governance

Effective strategies for performance-driven organizations.

Overview

Heightened regulatory expectations and stakeholder scrutiny make effective corporate governance is increasingly complex. We work with boards, committees, and management teams to provide practical, business-focused advice across the full spectrum of governance matters.

Our work includes designing and refining governance structures, advising on board and committee composition, and developing key governance documents such as bylaws, charters, and internal policies. We also support clients in high-stakes situations, including conflicts of interest, related party transactions, internal investigations, and crisis management.

Drawing on extensive experience in complex transactions and regulatory matters, we provide clear, strategic guidance that helps organizations meet their obligations, manage risk, and maintain stakeholder trust.

Expertise

  • Board and committee structure, mandates, and effectiveness
  • Audit and compliance frameworks
  • CEO/CFO certifications and disclosure obligations
  • Codes of ethics and business conduct
  • Conflicts of interest and related party transactions
  • Directors’ and officers’ duties, liabilities, and indemnification
  • Directors’ and officers’ insurance
  • Internal controls and compliance systems
  • Executive compensation and succession planning
  • Public disclosure and continuous disclosure requirements
  • Regulatory compliance and governance best practices
  • Enterprise risk management and oversight
  • Shareholder relations, activism, and dispute resolution
  • Whistleblower policies and internal reporting mechanisms

Get in touch

To learn more about how our Corporate Governance team can support your business, get in touch with one of our team leaders.

Arlene O’Neill
Partner, Co-Chair Corporate Law, Executive Committee
416.865.6640aoneill@grllp.com
Paul Stoyan
King's Counsel (K.C.), CEO, Chair, and Partner
416.865.6611pstoyan@grllp.com

Team

Arlene O’Neill
Partner, Co-Chair Corporate Law, Executive Committee
416.865.6640aoneill@grllp.com
Paul Stoyan
King's Counsel (K.C.), CEO, Chair, and Partner
416.865.6611pstoyan@grllp.com
Kathleen Skerrett
Partner and Chair – Securities and Capital Markets
416.865.6660kskerrett@grllp.com