Overview
In today's corporate world, directors and officers face more scrutiny from investors and regulators, and therefore more potential exposure, than ever before. Understanding and managing directors’ and officers’ liability risks is therefore essential to the ongoing success of any organization and to defending any claims that are made.
Experienced with both public and private entities across a broad range of industries, we understand the importance of protecting the directors’ and corporation’s reputations and are respectful of the relationship between all the relevant stakeholders in the insurance relationship, including in particular the directors, the insured entity, the broker and the tower of primary and excess layer insurance.
D&O liabilities transcend geographical boundaries and our experts handle matters across multiple jurisdictions. Where required, we draw on our global network and understanding of legislative nuances to mitigate risks and safeguard our clients’ interests. Whether it’s litigating disputes or coordinating defence strategies, we offer seamless support to clients on a global basis.
Legislative changes and heightened regulatory scrutiny can make navigating legislation and achieving compliance a constant challenge. Our team stay ahead of emerging issues – regularly releasing publications and guides to ensure our clients remain informed and aware of their potential exposures.
Services
- ASIC investigations and prosecutions
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Confidentiality
- Corporations law
- Crisis and reputation management
- Duty of care, diligence and disclosure
- Equal opportunity and occupational health and safety
- Errors and omissions
- Fraud
- High profile D&O class actions proceedings (both in relation to defence and coverage)
- Insolvent trading
- Market disclosure
- Policy wording and scope of cover
- Public examinations and inquiries
- Risk management
- Trustees’ and office bearers’ liability
