& DE BANDT advises and assists its clients with all aspects of their corporate existence and identity, starting from the formalities of incorporation up to the winding-up or transfer of their activities to another entity. Our lawyers assist clients with all corporate matters during the legal life of a company, including the negotiation and drafting of shareholders’ agreements, the organising of board meetings and general meetings, or the implementation of specific amendments to the by-laws.
In addition, & DE BANDT has extensive expertise in the transfer of private enterprises through share deals or asset deals, including negotiating and drafting the required legal documentation. Our team also has a significant amount of experience in managing disputes among shareholders or directors and, more generally, can handle any corporate matter involving litigation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration.
Corporate governance refers to the system by which companies are directed and controlled. The corporate governance framework in the EU, which is a combination of legislation and "soft law", sets standards on how to structure the relationships between a company’s management, its shareholders and its other stakeholders. Good governance is not only a matter of concern for listed companies, but is also frequently relevant for privately owned companies.
& DE BANDT understands the crucial role of corporate governance within its clients’ organisations. The firm has extensive experience in advising clients on how to implement the rules and standards of corporate governance within their daily operations. The firm can advise its clients on the applicable disclosure and reporting requirements of corporate governance, and, more generally, on the mutual rights and obligations of directors and shareholders.
