Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is known for its work in the corporate governance space, led by expert Ning Chiu in New York. The firm often acts as outside counsel to clients, advising on boardroom issues, shareholder activism and CEO succession. It also excels in handling issues related to disclosure, fiduciary responsibilities, regulatory compliance, SEC board and executive compensation as well as ESG issues. The team regularly reviews governance practices of clients and ensures that they stay up-to-date with current regulations. Chiu is well-respected for her work on corporate governance, advising on director independence, board composition, board policies, succession planning, securities regulation and proxy disclosures.
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Key clients
- Comcast
- FedEx
- General Dynamics
- GoDaddy
- Leidos
- Murphy Oil
- Pfizer
- SS&C
- Texas Instruments
- Ventas
Work highlights
Assisted ExxonMobil with developing a novel program to implement a voluntary, no-cost retail voting program.
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Ning Chiu