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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.

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Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team

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