A true crisis brings a punishing level of scrutiny and pressure that can be overwhelming if an organisation is not prepared to manage it. Any crisis will require governance decisions about swiftly fixing what has gone wrong, but it is also about being externally focused and intervening to make, implement and communicate decisions under the toughest of circumstances to stakeholders, shareholders and regulators. Poor governance during a crisis can have a significant impact on the future of the organisation. In a crisis, when the stakes are high and scrutiny is intense, the board and the lawyers advising on governance decisions have unique roles. Our panel will draw on their extensive experience in advising boards during crisis scenarios and share with us the actions boards can take now to give themselves comfort that the organisation is best prepared.