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Corporate Governance Advice & Board Support
I advise AIM and Main Market listed companies on corporate governance, as well as private limited companies. I also support your board by attending and minuting board and committee meetings, so you can focus on running the business.
Services
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Board & Board Committee Support
Agendas drafted, meetings attended and minutes taken, keeping your board organised and always on track.
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Provision of corporate governance advice
Clear, practical governance advice for company chairs, committee chairs, CEOs and CFOs alike.
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03.
Annual Report drafting
Over 50 annual reports delivered, from drafting governance sections to managing production and mailing.
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04.
Shareholder Annual Meeting management
Chair’s scripts, proxy votes and logistics covered, with the meeting itself managed smoothly on the day.
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05.
IPOs
Corporate governance procedures put in place ahead of listing, whether on AIM or the Main Market.
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AIM to Main Market Transitions
Governance procedures reviewed and strengthened, with company websites checked and updated, for a smooth move to the Main Market.
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07.
Share Scheme Management
LTIP, SIP and SAYE schemes managed, with administrators, trustees, HR and finance colleagues kept aligned.
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Market Abuse Regulations
Insider lists and all related actions managed, keeping you compliant and fully on top of your obligations.
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09.
Subsidiary Corporate Governance
Governance requirements managed for group subsidiaries, whether they sit in the UK or overseas.
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10.
Remuneration
Practical support for Remuneration Committee chairs on all things remuneration.
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Risk Management
Close collaboration with the Risk Committee and internal and external advisors on group risk management.
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12.
Share Registrar Management
The relationship with your share registrar managed, keeping your share register accurate and well run.
Businesses I support
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BRCK Group plc - AIM
Equiniti - private equity owned
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Centaur Media plc - main market
LMS Capital plc - AIM and then main market
Low & Bonar plc - main market
NewRiver REIT plc AIM and then main market
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Princes Group plc - main market
Mpac Group plc - AIM
Accsys Technologies plc - AIM
Equiniti Group plc - main market
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Associated British Foods plc - senior assistant company secretary
ICAP plc - deputy group secretary
GlaxoSmithKline plc - assistant secretary
Derwent London plc - assistant secretary
Cadbury Schweppes plc - secretariat manager
How it works
Before taking on any engagement, I like to meet with you to understand what work is required. Depending on the service, that may include meeting the Company Chair and the chairs of the various board committees. It’s important that we’re both comfortable with each other and that you have confidence in me. I can provide a letter of engagement or sign up to your company’s supplier engagement process.
I primarily work with AIM and Main Market listed companies, as well as private group companies, especially those considering a future listing that want their governance procedures ready to meet regulatory requirements. I’m very used to taking over from company secretaries who are retiring or moving on to new chapters in their careers. A handover period is ideal, but I’m equally comfortable stepping into the role after the previous incumbent has already left.
As a company secretary, confidentiality is second nature, and all client work is kept compartmentalised. I charge hourly in 15 minute increments, with invoices submitted monthly detailing the services provided that month.
I welcome a discussion on how I can help you.
Please contact me here.