10th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
3 Dec - 4 Dec 2025
Session information
Corporate governance preparation for private equity investment: best practices and key considerations
Thursday 4 December (0900 - 1015)
Description
Private equity (PE) investors are paying close attention to corporate governance structures and companies seeking investments must be well prepared to meet the expectations of their new investors. The panel will explore the essential governance frameworks, policies and structures that make a company attractive to PE investors.
The panel will discuss:
- governance elements that PE firms prioritise in due diligence;
- board composition, independence and fiduciary responsibilities;
- structure of management incentive plans to align with goals; and
- preparing for post-investment governance shifts and operational insight.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Gabriella Covino | Gianni & Origoni, Rome, Italy; Vice Chair, Corporate and M&A Law Committee |
| Simon Link | Hengeler Mueller, Munich, Germany; Chair, Securities and Capital Markets in M&A Subcommittee |
Speakers
| Pascal Hubli | Schellenberg Wittmer, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Laura Kelly | Travers Smith, London, England |
| Krzysztof Libiszewski | WOLF THEISS Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, Warsaw, Poland |
| Axelle Toulemonde | Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., Paris, France |