Corporate Governance

Fractional Legal - Corporate Governance

The Framework Behind Every Well-Run Business

Good governance isn’t bureaucracy — it’s the backbone of a business that runs with clarity, accountability, and confidence. Whether you’re a founder navigating your first board meeting or a seasoned director overseeing a complex group structure, getting your governance right protects you, your shareholders, and the long-term health of your business.

As your fractional legal consultant, I embed myself in the rhythm of your business – providing the kind of strategic governance support that would normally sits with a senior in-house lawyer or company secretary, but on a flexible basis that makes commercial sense.

What I Offer

Board Resolutions and Minutes: I prepare and manage board and shareholder resolutions – whether for routine approvals, significant transactions, or regulatory compliance matters. Properly documented decision-making isn’t just good practice; it’s your protection if those decisions are ever scrutinised.

Articles of Association/Constitution Review: Your articles are the constitutional foundation of your company, yet many businesses operate under outdated or off-the-shelf articles that no longer reflect how the business actually runs. I review and amend your articles to ensure they are fit for purpose, aligned with your shareholder agreement, and compliant with current legislation.

Corporate Structuring: Whether you are setting up a new entity, restructuring a group, establishing a holding company, or preparing for investment, I advise on the most appropriate corporate structure for your commercial goals and growth plans. I can liaise with tax experts to ensure that your plans are tax effective.

Ongoing Governance Advisory: Governance isn’t a one-off exercise — it evolves as your business grows. I provide ongoing advisory support to ensure your governance framework keeps pace with new directors, new investors, regulatory changes, and shifting commercial priorities. Think of it as having a governance-savvy legal mind permanently on call without permanently on payroll.

Company Secretarial Support: For both listed and private companies, I provide company secretarial services including the maintenance of statutory registers, Companies House filings, annual confirmation statements, PSC registers, share transfers, and board calendar management. I ensure nothing falls through the cracks and that your company remains fully compliant with its statutory obligations.

Why It Matters

  • Founders and owner-managed businesses putting proper governance in place for the first time;
  • Growing companies preparing for investment rounds, bringing on non-executive directors, or professionalising their board practices;
  • Private companies that need reliable company secretarial support without the cost of a dedicated in-house resource;
  • Listed and regulated entities requiring meticulous compliance with corporate governance codes and statutory obligations

How I Work

I do not believe in governance for governance’s sake. Every recommendation I make is grounded in commercial reality and proportionate to the size and complexity of your business. I communicate in plain English, work to your pace, and make the entire process feel manageable – even if you’ve never thought about governance before.

Whether you need a one-off structural review, help preparing for your next board meeting, or a trusted adviser to lean on throughout the year, I’m here to make governance straightforward.

Let’s Get Your House in Order

If your governance arrangements are overdue for attention – or you’re starting from scratch – get in touch. A short conversation is usually all it takes to identify where the gaps are and how to close them.