Travers Smith LLP's corporate governance offering specialises in advice to listed companies on governance regulation, directors’ duties, reputation protection, executive remuneration, board-level issues and governance-related internal investigations. The practice, led by Adrian West and Aisling Arthur, also has expertise in contentious risk management, anti-corruption and sustainability. West specialises in Market Abuse Regulation and compliance with regimes including the FCA listing rules and AIM rules. Arthur excels in dealing with shareholder activism, market abuse regime and board policies. Neal Watson is a standout feature of the team and is relied on by main market and AIM companies for his governance expertise. Klementyna Zastawniak excels in matters involving directors’ duties, annual reporting obligations and market abuse regimes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is extremely responsive and thorough in their approach. Whether it is one off queries or support for annual and ongoing projects, they always take the time to consider and provide solid advice.'
- 'Really responsive and well informed on market practice. They proactively share relevant information and updates to ensure we're up to date.'
- 'Aisling Arthur and Klementyna Zastawniak are extremely professional and responsive. Their attention to detail and quick turnaround is worth noting as qualities which are highly valued.'
- 'Adrian West and Aisling Arthur are always both a real pleasure to work with. They have an in depth understanding of our business which is really valued.'
Key clients
- SSP Group plc
- Hostelworld Group plc
- Camellia plc
- S4 Capital plc
- Porvair plc
- Smithson Investment Trust plc
- Safestore Holdings plc
- Mears Group Plc
- Breedon Group plc
- Shepherd Neame Limited
- Pets at Home Group plc
- Auction Technology Group plc
Work highlights
Advising Bytes Technology Group plc in February to May 2024 in relation to a corporate governance investigation arising from the CEO failing to disclose over 100 trades in the company's shares.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Adrian West; Aisling Arthur
Other key lawyers
Neal Watson; Klementyna Zastawniak; Jon Reddington