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 Let's talk corporate governance.

We know that corporate governance can be confusing, and sometimes daunting, even to seasoned business professionals.

You may have a sense that there is room for improvement in some areas. But you may be a little unsure where to start, which areas to focus on to get results, or how to get buy-in to practically implement improvements.

This is where we can help. Here at The Governance Clinic, we work as your trusted expert partner to help design and implement solutions that will raise the bar on your corporate governance practices.

We want to help you to deliver lasting improvements that help your organisation Thrive Responsibly. Because better run companies are more able to identify, respond and adapt to risks and opportunities. This in turn makes a more attractive proposition to investors and other stakeholders.

We apply our proven methods to examine the relevant areas of your governance framework with you. We then use our detailed working knowledge of governance issues, the increasingly complex landscape of governance rules and current best practice to craft practical, cost-effective and right-sized solutions.

We typically support this with an implementation plan specifically designed to bring results for your organisation and meet its challenges. 

Some examples of the types of project we undertake are below, but we consider any governance improvement project, large or small, where we can make a lasting difference for our clients.

 

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Darren Kamen, Chief Executive

Our ethos

We are not traditional corporate consultants advising from a safe distance.

We have extensive in-house experience, so know first-hand what matters and the challenges of a role like yours.

We like to work closely alongside our client teams to understand the business context, and we care about designing and helping to implement manageable solutions that endure.

You should expect the highest standards of professional integrity and attention to detail, and we pride ourselves on our reputation for this.

Example projects

Governance healthcheck


A holistic review of your current governance framework, to give you confidence in your practices and diagnose any areas for improvement. We can identify and show you how to improve levels of alignment with the corporate governance code applicable to your company and implement best practice.

See case study

Company policies refresh


We can review and advise on the essential components of an effective group policies framework, aligned to your corporate vision and values. We can help you develop and implement a straightforward and clear approach that your people can understand and engage with. 

See case study

Consolidating group companies

 

Combining 2 or more group companies can be complex, distracting and sensitive. This requires clear goals, strong planning and excellent stakeholder management. Our high-calibre expertise and skills in this area can support your project from design to successful delivery. 

See case study

IPO / Listing readiness


The transition to a company with publicly listed securities requires meticulous preparation and a host of new governance and compliance structures and procedures. As a specialist addition to your IPO transaction advisory team, we can get your governance fit for flotation.

Committees steamlining

 

Suffer from a ‘meetings culture’ and lack of accountability? We can map when and where matters are reviewed, who is involved, and the inter-relationships. Then we will work with you to simplify this structure for most value, ensuring clear responsibilities, authority and reporting obligations.

See case study

Who we work with

We work on many interesting and varied governance assignments, from designing and implementing maturity solutions that address specific challenges, to playing a key role in clients' complex and lengthy corporate projects.
We seek to work with clients with an aspiring purpose that we believe in, particularly those contributing to energy security and climate goals.  The majority of clients we have worked with are larger UK-headquartered corporate groups, including those shown below.
We would be very happy to provide specific client references to support any new instruction.

 

What our clients are saying:

Chair's commendation, Great British Nuclear

"Darren joined Great British Nuclear at the start of our journey. We could not have established the company, the Executive Committee and the Board without him. He is, without question, the best Company Secretary I have worked with and his skills are perfectly suited to the establishment phase of either a private or a public sector organisation. He is pragmatic, gave sound advice and was always clear on what was discretionary and what was mandatory. I would not hesitate to work with him on any Board in the future."

Letter from Chief Executive, Magnox Limited

"Dear Darren

I wanted to write to you personally regarding the delivery of the Programme. As you know this was very important to the whole of the estate. Everything was well managed and the Programme was delivered on time. It is acknowledged that this did not happen by accident, and it was achieved by your diligent work and the excellent team working within and across the various workstreams. You and your fellow team members have individually and collectively shown true dedication, focus and determination to deliver.
It is obvious and commendable that the team has set a high standard of team working and this bodes well for our future together. Without the team working and mutual support, it would not have been possible to achieve this goal.
We would like to thank you personally for your work, help and support in ensuring the safe and smooth delivery of the programme."

Recommendation from General Counsel, Cadent Gas

"Darren is knowledgeable, professional and diplomatic. Darren is equally adept at big picture issues as well as managing the detail. He supported me in reviewing governance across the business and my team's own processes. He is highly skilled at navigating complexity and providing clear advice and pragmatic solutions.
Darren is also great with people. He quickly built a rapport with members of my team and with key individuals in other functions across the business, building a collaborative spirit on the projects he led or supported. A pleasure to work with."

How to work with us: FAQs

Think you may need some expert support to take your corporate governance to the next level?

Please contact us to arrange an initial
no-obligation, confidential discussion.

 Sometimes a simple informal chat with a friendly, experienced practitioner will help give you a better sense and validation of where you are at, and what you might want to focus on.

Let's talk