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Directorships are pivotal positions within companies and carry a set of diverse responsibilities and legal obligations. Independent directors may step into directorship positions when companies face financial and operational distress, malfeasance and fraud, and complex regulatory challenges. Independent directors also step in to provide specialist expertise, impartial oversight, and ensure corporate governance and compliance standards are maintained. In this article, we will explore the importance of independent directors and scenarios in which they may be needed, as well as specific case studies where we have taken on directorship appointments to help clients navigate these challenging situations.
“A very good person to have on your side” says Who’s Who Legal. Meet Gwynn Hopkins, one of Hong Kong’s leading insolvency practitioners and forensic accounts.
In the lexicon of business, due diligence is a common – and often compulsory – part of mergers and acquisitions. But leveraging independent expertise could add value to your business transactions.
Whether a company is expanding internationally, improving corporate governance, or managing a complex litigation, appointing a specialist director to the board can help you navigate the right path.
