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01 January 2010
Categories: In-House , Podcasts / Webcasts , Legal News , Commercial
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New UK Corporate Governance Code: NLJ free newscast link available now

NLJ newscast: company regulation & directors duties

To view the panel discussion please go to:

http://www.lexisauditorium.com/theatre.aspx?c=529

Held on 3 June 2010, panel participants:

• Carol Shutkever, Herbert Smith
• Lucy Fergusson, Linklaters.
• Frances Le Grys, Hogan Lovells

Topics covered include:

• The overhauling of the Combined Code and the spectre of annual director
re-election
• The post Walker landscape – practical observations
• The growing trend in shareholder engagement
• Directors’ duties and derivative actions: lessons to be learned from the case-law so far.

Viewing tips: To ensure you can view the newscast please test your network at www.lexisauditorium.com/mptest.aspx

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Slater Heelis—Probate & Court of Protection team

Slater Heelis—Probate & Court of Protection team

Slater Heelis brings Probate and Court of Protection expertise together with new dedicated team

Clarke Willmott—Antonia Power

Clarke Willmott—Antonia Power

Antonia Power joins Clarke Willmott in Taunton

Haynes Boone—Chris Acton

Haynes Boone—Chris Acton

Chris Acton joins Haynes Boone as chair of UK derivatives platform

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