Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

OVERVIEW

Corporate governance is among the most vital and evolving practices in the Kingdom. It intersects with all economic sectors and forms the foundation of institutional compliance and business sustainability.

We assist clients at every stage of a company’s lifecycle, from formation and registration to management, restructuring, and eventual liquidation, mergers, or acquisitions. We emphasize building a transparent governance environment that complies with the Companies Law, Capital Market Authority regulations, and family governance standards.

SCOPE OF OUR SERVICES

01

Drafting and preparing incorporation documents and bylaws for all company types, including limited liability, joint stock, professional, and mixed entities.

02

Providing legal support in choosing the appropriate legal entity for commercial activity.

03

Registering company contracts and legal entities with relevant authorities.

04

Executing mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and conversions.

05

Drafting partnership agreements and financing agreements.

06

Restructuring companies and corporate groups.

07

Preparing internal governance regulations, such as board bylaws, conflict of interest policies, and remuneration policies.

08

Developing compliance manuals and internal risk and control systems.

09

Establishing effective mechanisms for general assemblies and board operations.

10

Training board members and executives on governance and disclosure requirements.

11

Reviewing company compliance with CMA regulations and statutory disclosure standards.

12

Organizing partner and general assembly meetings, preparing formal minutes, and ratifying decisions with the Ministry of Commerce.

13

Drafting partner resolutions on capital increase, director appointments, activity or trade name amendments.

14

Creating electronic governance records to document meetings and internal decisions.

15

Resolving disputes among partners and shareholders by amicable or judicial means, and representing before commercial courts and arbitral tribunals.

16

Preparing separation and liquidation agreements and evaluating shares.

17

Drafting family governance charters to regulate relations between heirs and generations.

18

Developing institutional frameworks for endowments and family companies to ensure sustainability and asset protection.

19

Building internal anti–corruption, anti–money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.

20

Reviewing internal policies to ensure alignment with government regulations, and conducting periodic compliance checks.

21

Drafting disclosure and annual report policies for listed companies.

OUR APPROACH

Comprehensive institutional analysis of the company’s business model and structure before any legal action.

Preventive planning to address issues before they arise through effective internal regulations.

Focus on sustainability and building solutions that support long-term compliance and the company’s corporate reputation.

Regulatory flexibility to align legal solutions with the company’s growth and expansion objectives.

Integration among corporate, governance, arbitration, tax, and compliance teams to offer coherent solutions.