Corporate Governance and Business Management
Matt DePerno has been advising boards of directors, their audit and other committees, and individual directors for over 15 years. He is extremely active in representing the board of directors and special committees in audits, litigation, acquisition and sale proposals, and going private transactions. He also represents board committees charged with overseeing internal corporate investigations and dealing with governmental investigations, by various States and Internal Revenue Service.
Scrutiny of boards of directors—from shareholders and regulators—has never been more intense. Renewed emphasis on governance issues due to recent mega-failures and bailouts has led to significant new pending federal legislation and SEC rules, and changes in state corporate statutes. Public company boards must fulfill their oversight responsibilities under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the newest generation of governance laws, while also setting business strategy and advising management in a challenging environment. Private company and nonprofit boards are also expected to keep pace with evolving best practices standards. Increased responsibilities can lead to increased liability for boards and individual directors.
Recognizing the complexity of the challenges that directors face, Matt DePerno helps boards to successfully navigate their increased legal responsibilities as required to effectively achieve their business goals while managing their exposure to liability. Mr. DePerno works with boards, directors and committees to design appropriate governance practices that proactively meet the challenges of the current environment and best practices. We offer a range of services tailored to meet our clients' needs, including director training and education, corporate governance audits, review and counseling, due diligence reviews on behalf of boards, internal investigations, and other governmental and other regulatory investigations.
Scrutiny of boards of directors—from shareholders and regulators—has never been more intense. Renewed emphasis on governance issues due to recent mega-failures and bailouts has led to significant new pending federal legislation and SEC rules, and changes in state corporate statutes. Public company boards must fulfill their oversight responsibilities under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the newest generation of governance laws, while also setting business strategy and advising management in a challenging environment. Private company and nonprofit boards are also expected to keep pace with evolving best practices standards. Increased responsibilities can lead to increased liability for boards and individual directors.
Recognizing the complexity of the challenges that directors face, Matt DePerno helps boards to successfully navigate their increased legal responsibilities as required to effectively achieve their business goals while managing their exposure to liability. Mr. DePerno works with boards, directors and committees to design appropriate governance practices that proactively meet the challenges of the current environment and best practices. We offer a range of services tailored to meet our clients' needs, including director training and education, corporate governance audits, review and counseling, due diligence reviews on behalf of boards, internal investigations, and other governmental and other regulatory investigations.
