Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Risk Advisory: Corporate Governance

Gareth is a Partner and UK Head of Corporate Governance Advisory Practice, helping listed and private companies navigate the increasingly challenging corporate law and governance framework. He leads the firm's Corporate Governance Advisory Team, advising clients on a range of governance and compliance issues. His expertise includes advising on corporate reporting requirements, the UK Corporate Governance Code, continuing obligations under the Listing Rules and Market Abuse Regulation, shareholder meetings and directors' duties.

Gareth is a member of the FRC's inaugural Stakeholder Insights Group, the only lawyer to be appointed to this group which reflects his expertise and status in this area.

Gareth speaks and writes widely on corporate governance matters and is regularly approached by leading governance bodies to speak or write on governance issues. He organises, and speaks at, the firm's Annual Update for Listed Companies seminar, the market-leading corporate governance event for FTSE general counsel and companies secretaries.