Corporate Governance

We support many types of businesses across all sectors in effectively navigating the responsibilities of corporate governance.

Overview

It is essential for companies to manage their relationships surrounding company management, boards, shareholders and other stakeholders, as well as the structure through which the objectives of a company are set, and the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring performance.

Our corporate and commercial lawyers undertake a practical and tailored approach when advising companies, as well as their directors, key executives, company secretaries, corporate governance advisors, risk management personnel and other related company officers around complex corporate governance issues.

Our corporate and commercial lawyers understand governance issues and the regulatory environment, including how the regulators work, advising clients how best to navigate complex governance issues to meet their responsibilities and obligations and avoid executive liability, while maintaining affordable fixed-fee pricing.

How We Can Help

Corporations Act Requirements
Directors' and Officers' Duties
Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) Requirements
Whistleblower and Other Companies Policies
Modern Slavery Statements
Executive Remuneration and Disclosure
Foreign Bribery and Corruption
Foreign Investment and FIRB Applications

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Testimonials

We highly recommend Dario to anyone needing assistance navigating the requirements and the complexities of obtaining an Australian Credit Licence. Dario made an overwhelming experience seamless and stress-free. A BIG thank you to Dario and the entire team at Adria Group.

Bmoney Finance Bora Tuncoglu

Adria Group provided us with professional services to assist us in achieving our own AFSL and exceeded expectations. After seeing the value Adria Group provided to us, we would confidently say we would not have been able to succeed without them.

Redwood Financial Planning Ryan Humphries

Adria Group professionally and efficiently guided me to what I need legally in starting my own small business. They made the complex process simple and easy to understand and allowed for us to getting operating quicker. I would not be going anywhere else for future needs.

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