The Company Secretary and Legal Counsel: Surveys

The Significance of the Company Secretary

The roles and responsibilities of company secretaries in Hong Kong listed companies have increased and become more complex. This reflects demands for better corporate governance practices, increased expectations of institutional and other investors calling for greater transparency ... READ MORE

Released by Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries - November 2012

Beyond the law: KPMG s global study of how General Counsel are turning risk to advantage

In a very challenging business world, general counsel are being called upon to play a greater role in the running of companies, particularly in the management of risk. But there is a gap between the beneficial impact that counsel can have and their actual involvement in strategic decision-making ... READ MORE

Released by KPMG - mid 2012

The Legal Function Transformed: best practices of today's General Counsel

Perhaps all too quietly, the legal function has gained an importance never before seen, rising to a level of prominence in progressive companies usually reserved for operations and finance. CEOs are embracing the untapped potential of the legal function ... READ MORE

Released by The Korn/Ferry Institute