Developing a sound and effective corporate governance framework is the region's most
important venture. The developing phase varies from country to another. However,
almost all of the countries and the related institutions agreed on the corporate governance
main principles.
Atwan& Partners Corporate Governance practice area combines attorneys from our corporate and litigation
teams. This teamwork provides a comprehensive view and integrates advice regarding the governance of
public and private companies, including the evolving responsibilities of their directors and senior
management. Atwan & Partners provides legal and practical advice to board of directors and to the
board's committees regarding governance and compliance matters.
Atwan & Partners' lawyers acted as special consultants on Corporate Governance to several listed
and non-listed corporations. In addition to the general corporate governance, our experience covers
the banking sector with Basel II and III requirements and extends to cover insurance companies.
We have set the corporate governance framework for several banks and corporations. We draft all
governance documents in order to comply with current requirements and the best practices. We provide
full corporate governance guidance to companies in order to build and enhance their transparency,
disclosure and conflict of interest policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as maintain a
legal environment in which the best interest of the company, its shareholders and stakeholders are
well served.
