We ensure adherence to statutory obligations, providing peace of mind and risk mitigation for companies. Our clients receive help with board services, including performance insights and efficient administration, advice on company law and corporate governance, and guidance on governance, risk, and compliance. Combining our Group’s experience with the expertise of our legal colleagues, we offer bespoke solutions tailored to each company’s unique needs.

Our Services

Governance, Risk and Compliance Consulting

We support clients in addressing a broad range of governance, risk and compliance areas such as:

• Board Performance Reviews – Arthur Cox is the only Irish firm accredited by the Chartered Governance Institute (UK&I) as a Board Performance Reviewer
• Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
• Charities Governance
• Implementing Corporate Governance Codes
• Reviewing and updating internal control environments
• Developing and implementing risk management frameworks and risk appetites
• Implementing regulatory requirements
• Drafting of frameworks, policies and terms of reference

See our Governance, Risk and Compliance brochure for more details including our full list of services, or contact Ciaran Flynn or Rhiannon Monahan.

Company Compliance

Legislation and regulation are placing increasing burdens on organisations. We ensure that your company meets its statutory obligations seamlessly, allowing you to focus on driving your business forward. Services include:

• Annual compliance services, such as corporate secretary and registered office services, maintenance of statutory registers and annual return filings
• Creating new companies for clients
• Preparing shareholder and board resolutions
• Assisting on re-registrations and changes of company name
• Drafting and filing CRO forms, such as for changes in officers or their details and changes in share capital

For more on our Company Compliance services, contact James Heary.

Legal and Governance Advisory

We provide expert advice in company law and corporate governance, supporting clients with:

• Drafting and advising on company constitutions and related documents (with specialisms in CLGs, charities and management companies)
• Advising companies whose statutory auditors are considering reporting to the Corporate Enforcement Authority
• Advising on shareholder disputes, with support from our Litigation Group where required
• Assisting with capital reductions and dividend declarations

For more on our Legal and Governance Advisory services, contact Dáibhí O’Leary.

Board Services

We provide a holistic service, guiding boards to achieve their goals and navigate challenges while reducing administrative burdens. We help boards of directors with:

• Drafting board agenda planners and meeting agendas to ensure early consideration and agreement of critical items
• Timely production and distribution of meeting papers
• Accurate minuting of board and committee meetings to ensure demonstrable compliance
• Drafting board and committee terms of reference, and schedules of matters reserved for the board

Learn more in our Board Services brochure, or contact Emma Hickey.